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“I’d Rather Support a New Creator”: Naoki Hamaguchi on Why He Won’t Direct a Final Fantasy VI Remake

A person smiling in front of a 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' backdrop featuring characters Tifa Lockhart and Aerith Gainsborough.

While Final Fantasy VII often dominates the spotlight, its 1994 predecessor, Final Fantasy VI, remains the “holy grail” for many long-term series fans. It pioneered the “magiteck” aesthetic and delivered one of gaming’s most chilling antagonists in Kefka Palazzo. However, if a modern reimagining of Terra’s story ever breaks ground, it won’t be under the direction of the man who spent the last decade rebuilding Midgar and the world of Gaia In a new interview with GamerBraves, Hamaguchi-san talked about his love for Final Fantasy VI: “I grew up admiring Final Fantasy VI and VII as a child, and they […]

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