Exclusive Interview: Final Fantasy 14 Director Reveals Dream Crossover!
The director and producer of Final Fantasy 14, the renowned MMORPG by Square Enix, reveals his highly anticipated dream crossover for the game
Highlights
The director of Final Fantasy 14 expressed his excitement for a crossover with the Diablo franchise, citing his admiration for Blizzard's game.
Yoshida recognized the difficulties in combining the aesthetics and fanbases of both games, but emphasized his determination to create a crossover that would satisfy both sets of fans.
Despite these challenges, Yoshida is confident that a successful collaboration between Final Fantasy 14 and Diablo would generate substantial enthusiasm and anticipation within the gaming industry.
The director and producer of Final Fantasy 14, a highly successful MMORPG by Square Enix, expressed his strong desire to collaborate with Activision-Blizzard's Diablo franchise. This was revealed at the Final Fantasy 14 Fan Fest event in London, where details about the game's upcoming update and expansion were shared. The event showcased a sneak peek of a new job introduced in the expansion called Dawntrail, and also announced the open beta test period for the game's upcoming Xbox Series X/S version.
Throughout the years, Square Enix has engaged in collaboration with various games to provide crossover content for their MMO. These collaborations include other Square Enix titles like Nier, Dragon Quest, and Final Fantasy 16, as well as partnerships with third-party games such as Monster Hunter and Yokai Watch. At the recent Fan Fest event, a brief trailer was also shown for the latest crossover between Final Fantasy 14 and Fall Guys. However, according to Yoshida, the director and producer, his ultimate collaboration fantasy for Final Fantasy 14 would be with Blizzard's Diablo franchise.
Yoshida, a big Blizzard fan, expressed his desire for a collaboration with Diablo during a press conference at Final Fantasy 14's London Fan Fest. However, he acknowledged that bringing together these two vastly different MMOs would be a challenging task both logistically and due to their distinct aesthetics.
Yoshida explained the distinct "hardcore" elements in Diablo that give it a different vibe compared to Final Fantasy 14, particularly in terms of ratings. He acknowledges the challenge of striking a balance that satisfies both fanbases if Square Enix were to pursue a crossover. Yoshida provides an example of how some Diablo fans may not appreciate a diluted version of their beloved franchise in a collaboration with Final Fantasy 14, making it difficult to find a compromise.
Despite the difficulty, Yoshida expresses his enthusiasm as a gamer and a fan of gaming franchises when crossovers occur. He believes that if he and the developers can create a crossover that pleases fans of both Final Fantasy 14 and Diablo, it would generate significant hype and excitement within the gaming industry as a whole. Yoshida's deep admiration for Blizzard's franchise is evident, as he once stated his willingness to abandon everything to work on Diablo 4. If given the opportunity, fans can trust that Yoshida would go above and beyond to ensure that the crossover between the two franchises is exceptional.
Final Fantasy 14 is available now for PC, PS4, and PS5, with an Xbox Series X/S version launching in Spring 2024.
Source: GamesRadar
