Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator of Final Fantasy, is defying retirement plans to develop a new game, envisioned as a spiritual successor to Final Fantasy VI. This follows the successful release of Fantasian Neo Dimension, initially intended as his final project.
A New Chapter, Inspired by FFVI
Sakaguchi's decision stems from the positive experience working with the team on Fantasian. He now aims to create a game that blends classic elements with innovative ideas, describing it as "part two of my farewell note." This new project will be a collaborative effort with the same team behind Fantasian.
Development Update and Speculation
In 2024, Sakaguchi confirmed the project's development, estimating completion within two years. A trademark filing for "FANTASIAN DARK AGE" by Mistwalker fueled speculation of a Fantasian sequel, although this remains unconfirmed. The new game is expected to be a fantasy RPG, consistent with Sakaguchi's previous work.
Reunion with Square Enix and Future Plans
The collaboration with Square Enix for the multi-platform release of FANTASIAN Neo Dimension in December 2024 marked a significant return to his roots. Despite this, Sakaguchi maintains he won't revisit the Final Fantasy franchise, preferring to focus on new creative ventures.
