The Daily Guardian: Final Fantasy 14 Director Aims to Incorporate Pixel Remasters Within the MMO
Title: Square Enix Seeks Innovation for Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters in FF14
By Rebekah Valentine, Senior Reporter
In an exciting development for Final Fantasy fans, Square Enix has expressed its eagerness to bring the recently released Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters to a third platform – Final Fantasy 14 (FF14). The news was announced by the Director and Producer of FF14, Naoki Yoshida, who shared his interest in allowing FF14 players to access the Pixel Remasters within the game itself.
Yoshida proposed the idea of incorporating the Pixel Remasters into FF14 through various in-game locations, such as the iconic Gold Saucer amusement park or player housing. However, implementing this feature has proven challenging due to the fact that the Pixel Remasters run on middleware, requiring the creation of another system within FF14 to play the middleware. In order to overcome these technical hurdles, Yoshida revealed that Square Enix is actively seeking a “super programmer” who can assist in making this feature a reality.
This development is particularly interesting as, just recently, FF14 was announced for release on the Xbox platform. If Square Enix successfully integrates the Pixel Remasters into FF14, it would mean an effective release of the remastered versions on Xbox as well. This opens up exciting new possibilities for Final Fantasy fans on multiple platforms to experience the beloved classics in an enhanced and accessible way.
The announcement of this addition was made during the bustling Fan Fest 2023 event, where Square Enix treated fans to a plethora of exciting announcements. Among the highlights were the reveal of the new expansion, Dawntrail, along with future collaborations with Xbox. However, the announcement also came with a hint of mystery, as a mention was made about a yet-to-be-revealed T-shirt.
Unfortunately, it was not all good news for Blitzball aficionados, as disappointment was expressed regarding the absence of any significant announcements related to the popular in-game sport. Fans will have to wait a little longer for any updates on a revamped Blitzball experience.
Rebekah Valentine, a senior reporter for IGN, welcomes any tips and leads related to the world of gaming. She can be reached at [email protected] for any news or information in this regard.
With Square Enix actively pursuing innovative ways to bring Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters to FF14, fans can anticipate an exciting new experience that merges the nostalgia of the classics with the immersive world of FF14. Stay tuned for further updates on this exciting collaboration!
