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Final Fantasy 17 May Already Have Its Director, and It’s a Familiar Name

Yoshi-P hints at who might be taking the helm of the next big mainline Final Fantasy entry.

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Final Fantasy 14 Fan Fest just recently took place in Berlin, and the game’s director Naoki Yoshida (otherwise known as Yoshi-P) may have subtly teased the director of Final Fantasy 17.

ff7 remake trilogy director might be taking on ff17

Final Fantasy fans have been having an incredible time these past six years. In 2020, Final Fantasy 7 Remake kicked off a trilogy of remake games covering the beloved 1997 classic. The second part, Rebirth, dropped to even more critical acclaim two years ago, and fans are eagerly awaiting the epic finale, dubbed Revelation, next Spring. Square Enix has been moving the franchise forward, too, with 2023’s Final Fantasy 16, and the MMORPG Final Fantasy 14 is still thriving with new expansions.

It’s now been three years since Final Fantasy 16, and fans have been starting to wonder about the next mainline title, Final Fantasy 17. It’s still quite........

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