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Masaaki Hayasaka, the producer ofDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, has expressed interest in remakingFinal Fantasy 6in a similar style. Dubbed by many longtime fans as the best game in the franchise,Final Fantasy 6was first released in 1994 for the Super NES.
Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2024,Final Fantasy 6was the last game in the series to utilize 2D sprite-based graphics before the franchise shifted to 3D computer graphics inFinal Fantasy 7. The title includes 14 playable characters and embraces a range of difficult and mature themes, making it much darker than earlier games in the franchise.SeveralFinal Fantasy 6ports have been releasedover the years, from mobile versions to thePixel Remasterin 2023. As more classic games are remade for modern audiences, many have begun to wonder ifFinal Fantasy 6will ever receive a new coat of paint.
In a recent interview withInverse,Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakeproducer Masaaki Hayasaka made it clear thatFinal Fantasy 6was a game he’d “love” to see return, though no concrete plans currently exist. “Octopath Traveler—the first HD-2D title—was developed while referencingFinal Fantasy 6, as it had the highest quality pixel art,” Hayasaka said. “I would love to see how the game we referenced would look with the HD-2D art style.” While many outspoken fans online have requested a reimagining of the game more in line with the recentFinal Fantasy 7 Remake, retaining the sixthgame’s classic pixel art stylewhile utilizing more modern development techniques seems like a more likely outcome if aFinal Fantasy 6remake ever comes to pass. “Because this art style itself was created while referencing such titles, it’s highly compatible with games originally made using pixel art,” Hayasaka continued.
Square Enix Producer Would “Love” to See Final Fantasy 6 Remade for Modern Audiences
The Square Enix producer isn’t the only one who has mentionedthe potential of aFinal Fantasy 6remake. In January, the game’s original director, Yoshinori Kitase, claimed that remaking the game in a similar way toFinal Fantasy 7 Remakewould take about 20 years to complete due to the many characters and huge amount of content found inFinal Fantasy 6. Despite this, Kitase said that he knew how high fan demand for the project was, and while it’s unclear if it will ever come to pass, he’d love to see the title return somehow.
Final Fantasy 6fans will continue praying for an eventual remake, but in the meantime, those eager for the next installment ofFinal Fantasy 7 Remakemay not have too long to wait. According to a senior official at Square Enix, thefinal title in theFinal Fantasy 7remake trilogyis in active development, with some insiders pointing at a late 2027 or early 2028 release. The company also noted that the Highwind, the game’s iconic airship, won’t serve as a fast travel system, but will instead allow players to fly around the map at will.
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