FFXI is a game with a massive amount of content, so I think it would be pretty difficult for an opportunity to arise where everything could be included, but I have a feeling that we might see certain characters or certain areas appearing in other games in the future as well. This is thanks to the fans’ support over the past several years, and I think this could mean that we might even be able to keep going past our twentieth anniversary as long as the fans keep supporting us.ĭo you think there’s a chance to return to Vana’Diel in another game, separate from Final Fantasy XI? This doesn't necessarily have to be an FFXI remaster or remake, but in any form.Īkihiko Matsui: Currently, FFXI characters and an FFXI battle stage, Stellar Fulcrum, appear in DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY. Up until now, we had been creating short-term development and operation schedules that only covered a year at a time, but now we have been working on longer-term plans that cover three years. At the very least we will keep going until our twentieth anniversary in 2022. What does the future of FFXI look like? How many more years do you see for the game (or hope for)?Īkihiko Matsui: Last year, we announced that we are continuing services with the initial goal of reaching our 20 th anniversary. I hope that we can motivate each other so that we can provide enjoyment for both FFXI and FFXIV players. They are our allies, but at the same time, I like to think (at the risk of being too forward) that we also have a friendly rivalry with them. The FFXIV team includes many members who were former FFXI developers or players. However, due in part to the differences that lie in the nature of these two games, we’ve been able to continue service for FFXI as well. Additionally, FFXIV is staffed by many individuals who also have a history of development on FFXI, and we’ve even had a collaboration event in the past as well.Īkihiko Matsui: Originally, the launch of FINAL FANTASY XIV was supposed to have marked the end of FINAL FANTASY XI’s role as our main MMO title.
There’s no way we wouldn’t have been affected by it, and we’ve taken a lot of inspiration from it in both our way of thinking, and even in implementing similar features that we felt would turn out well if we incorporated them with a FINAL FANTASY XI feel. Yoji Fujito: FINAL FANTASY XIV is a title that I feel is the embodiment of the modern-day MMORPG. Has the success of Final Fantasy XIV changed the future of Final Fantasy XI? At the same time, has the XI team worked with the XIV team in any way? Fujito has served as Final Fantasy XI's director since 2016, while Matsui has served as producer since 2012. Related: Final Fantasy 11 Reboot Allegedly Resurfaces With New Map & Screenshotsĭirector Yoji Fujito and Producer Akihiko Matsui spoke with Screen Rant about the game's anniversary, legacy, and potential future. It's a testament to the ground that the game broke, and with the 18th anniversary coming up the development team is looking back on Final Fantasy XI's history. Before XIV was even a thought, however, Final Fantasy XI helped the franchise take its first steps into the online world.Įighteen years later Final Fantasy XI still has a dedicated fanbase and even a subscription service.
FINAL FANTASY XI SERIES
The Final Fantasy series has left a lasting legacy on the world of video games, and it continues to enjoy immense popularity with releases like Final Fantasy XIV and Final Fantasy 7 Remake.
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