The Epic Potential: Final Fantasy 14 Dev Envisions Thrilling Anime or TV Series for MMORPG Fans

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The director of Final Fantasy 14 is open to the idea of creating an anime or television series based on the MMORPG.

Unfortunately, pursuing such a project is currently not possible due to the individual's multiple positions within Square Enix. However, fans can find comfort in knowing that there have been inquiries regarding the development of an anime or TV series. Should this become a reality, Square Enix will guarantee its production meets high standards of quality.

Square Enix's Final Fantasy 14 director recently discussed the possibility of creating an anime or television series based on the popular MMORPG. The long-standing presence of the game has sparked curiosity within the community about potential expansions beyond the gaming realm.

Following the conclusion of a significant physical event for Final Fantasy 14, players have gained a wealth of new information to digest. An upcoming expansion, Dawntrail, promises exciting features that have generated anticipation among the player base. Leveraging the fan fervor, the developers used the 2023 Final Fantasy 14 Fan Festival as a platform to address queries regarding Dawntrail, unveil forthcoming content in the current expansion, and shed light on the future of Final Fantasy 14 as a whole.

According to Famitsu, a Japanese gaming publication, Naoki Yoshida, the director of Final Fantasy 14, discussed the potential of developing an animated or television series based on the MMORPG during a joint interview. Yoshida expressed his openness to the idea and his desire to pursue it. However, due to his numerous roles within Square Enix, he believes that it is currently not feasible to take on such a project. It is worth noting that Yoshida serves as both the director of FF14 and the Head of Creative Business Unit III, responsible for Final Fantasy 16, in addition to being a member of the company's Final Fantasy Committee.

Fortunately, Yoshida has not completely rejected the idea of a Final Fantasy 14 anime or TV series. He mentioned that they have received inquiries about it, but currently there are no plans to pursue it. However, he assures fans that if they do decide to go ahead, Square Enix will ensure a high-quality production. Fans may remember the Korean animated commercial for the game, which gives an idea of the level of quality that can be expected. For now, players can look forward to the upcoming content that the developers have confirmed.

Final Fantasy 14 is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, with an Xbox Series X/S version launching in Spring 2024.

Source: Famitsu