Naoki Yoshida, the director/producer of Final Fantasy 14 and producer of Final Fantasy 16, was asked in an interview with ...

Naoki Yoshida says Final Fantasy XVII’s combat system is undecided; turn-based could return, but only if it fits the creative ...

For some long-time fans, one of the takeaways has been that the Japanese series should return to its roots as a turn-based ...

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Final Fantasy influences are self-evident and extend to the ways its party members parallel the classic job system.

Will Final Fantasy 17 go back to being a turn-based game? The success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has likely caused devs ...

Expedition 33 is a turn-based action game with some light RTS mechanics. You take turns attacking enemies, but quick-time events can increase your damage during your moves.

While Final Fantasy 8 might have been a struggle at first, it clearly all worked out for the better. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold over two million copies in two weeks, and some developers ...

Final Fantasy 16 released on Xbox Series X|S last month, following its original launch on PS5 in 2023 and then its release on Steam last year. It marks a shift in Square Enix's strategy to move away ...

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been a breakout success since launch, selling over 3.3 million copies in just 33 days. The game has been praised for its engaging turn-based combat, classic RPG ...

In response, Square Enix said it was "aware" of Clair Obscur's success, and that the company's identity is still built on command-based RPGs. What's more, the publisher plans on "delivering such games ...

An inside report shows that Square Enix is interested in returning to turn-based Final Fantasy after Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's success.

Final Fantasy 16 producer Naoki Yoshida has commented on the possible turn-based future of the series, following the recent ...