Exciting News: Final Fantasy 6 Remake Sparks Intense Discussion Among Square Enix Developers

Some developers at Square Enix are interested in remaking Final Fantasy 6 for modern hardware. Originally released in 1994 for the Super NES, Final Fantasy 6 stands out among the mainline Final Fantasy games for its departure from the traditional medieval settings and its embrace of a steampunk world inspired by the Second Industrial Revolution. The game's rich and mature storyline has earned it high praise, and several of its characters, such as the young heroine Terra Brandford and the unpredictable clown sorcerer Kefka Palazzo, have become beloved by fans.

Both Terra and Kefka have made appearances in the Dissidia Final Fantasy series, a collection of fighting game spin-offs that pays homage to various Final Fantasy titles. Additionally, Final Fantasy 6 has been adapted for modern platforms like PC and the Nintendo Switch over the years. While the game received an update in the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster collection, many players have expressed their desire for a full-fledged remake in the vein of the recent Final Fantasy 7 Remake series.

During a roundtable interview on YouTube, Square Enix Vice President and Final Fantasy 7 Remake producer Yoshinori Kitase revealed that there is a strong desire within the development team to remake Final Fantasy 6. Despite acknowledging the project's difficulty, Kitase mentioned that many individuals within Square Enix are eager to see it happen. With the success of Final Fantasy 7 Remake and the upcoming release of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, speculation about future remakes, such as Final Fantasy 10, has been fueled by recent leaks.

Given its imaginative setting and memorable cast of characters, Final Fantasy 6 would be a prime candidate for a remake if Square Enix decides to explore more Final Fantasy games. Interestingly, even members of Square Enix agree with this notion. However, Yoshinori Kitase, while acknowledging the potential for a Final Fantasy 6 remake, mentions that it may take some time to materialize due to his ongoing commitments to the development of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and its eventual sequel. It is worth noting that the original release of Final Fantasy 6 was for the Super Nintendo console.

Source: Nintendo Life