We have needed to wait years to play Final Fantasy Ways on trendy platforms, although the anticipate another strategy RPG prefer it won’t be as lengthy if the upcoming remaster, The Ivalice Chronicles, does properly.
Talking to Inverse, director Kazutoyo Maehiro tackles a query over whether or not Final Fantasy might return to the Ways format someday – primarily, an RPG with added strategy parts like OG director Yasumi Matsuno’s different works like Ways Ogre. The reply is a cautious sure, with apparent caveats.
“Whereas we can not make any guarantees about the future, if this title is profitable, it won’t solely exhibit that there’s curiosity from avid gamers, but in addition the viability [of tactical games] as a enterprise,” Maehiro says. “Such success will certainly pave the means for the launch of latest ways titles that observe The Ivalice Chronicles. We sincerely hope that this occurs.”
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The opposite a part of the query Maehiro grapples with is how Final Fantasy Ways would possibly land with newer followers of the collection who aren’t conscious of the authentic. The brief reply is, as ever, considerably of an unknown; nevertheless, sufficient modernizing is happening to make the expertise as easy a experience as doable. That, and phrase of mouth from avid followers of the authentic cannot damage.
“We consider the numerous strengths of the authentic game – corresponding to the sturdy job system providing unmatched customization and character development, and the timeless story of epic fantasy that weave in political themes – convey a brand new aspect of Final Fantasy in the present day, greater than ever,” he explains. “We could not be happier if this game reinvigorates that feeling inside you that video games are, certainly, enjoyable to play.”
Final Fantasy Ways – The Ivalice Chronicles is out September 30, 2025.
OG Final Fantasy Ways director “would possibly” have included Warfare of the Lions’ added content material if he have been main the strategy RPG remaster, however backs the controversial name to not.
