Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator of the Final Fantasy series, has expressed his excitement about working on a new game, despite having previously considered retirement. Sakaguchi initially approached his work on Fantasian as potentially his final project, but he has since decided to continue developing games. In a new interview with Famitsu this week, he revealed that he is thoroughly enjoying the feeling of working as part of a team again. He emphasized that collaborating with his team has brought him immense satisfaction and that the camaraderie and collective effort have made the process of game development more pleasurable than ever before.
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The new project, which remains unannounced, is being developed with a team similar to the one that worked on Fantasian. While specific details about the game have not been disclosed, Sakaguchi has hinted at incorporating personal experiences and emotions into the project, particularly as he anticipates the birth of his grandchild.
Sakaguchi’s decision to continue working reflects his passion for game development and his renewed appreciation for teamwork. This new endeavor could potentially be a sequel to Fantasian, as suggested by a recent trademark filing for “Fantasian: Dark Edge” by his studio, Mistwalker. However, nothing has been confirmed yet regarding the nature of the project.
