Square Enix intends to focus on new games, but does not rule out remakes of classic Final Fantasy titles
Translated with AI from the Russian original.
The company is considering several directions for the development of its franchises at once.
Square Enix primarily plans to invest in developing new games rather than remaking older projects. At the same time, the company does not intend to completely abandon reimagining its classics. This was revealed by Yoshinori Kitase, an executive officer at Square Enix and the game director of the original Final Fantasy VII, in an interview with IGN.
According to Kitase, creating remakes largely depends on specific circumstances. For instance, working on the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy not only allowed the team to update the familiar story, but also to add new elements that were not present in the original. In addition, the project was handled by developers of the original game who had a special attachment to it.
I think on the whole, we’re more likely to invest in new IPs and new games. But in the case of Final Fantasy VII Remake, it was me and other creators of the original who had very strong feelings towards it. We wanted to make something new based on the old game so that new users could also appreciate its qualities and love it as much as those who played the original.
He added that similar situations could arise in the future, which is why Square Enix may still return to its older projects. However, the company’s main focus, it seems, will remain the creation of completely new games.
Against this backdrop, the situation surrounding the rumored Final Fantasy IX remake looks particularly intriguing. According to insiders, the project was at quite an advanced stage of development, but its production was subsequently put on hold. In March 2026, it was reported that the game was still “on pause.” Square Enix itself has not yet commented on these rumors in any way.
Furthermore, Kitase shared his thoughts on the potential for films and TV series based on the company's games. In his view, such adaptations could help introduce the stories of Final Fantasy to a broader audience, including people who do not play video games.
Considering that we made Final Fantasy VII Remake, which explores the world of this game much more deeply than the original, it would be great to see films or TV series inspired by Final Fantasy stories in the future. I see no reason why that wouldn't be possible.
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