We Don’t Need PS6 and New Xbox,” Says Final Fantasy 14 Producer
Jonathan Dubinski 
Key Takeaways
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- Next-generation consoles like the PlayStation 6 and new Xbox are being considered, but their production is driven more by console manufacturers desire to expand their player base rather than necessity.
- Current systems such as PS5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch 2 are overly powerful compared to previous generations, causing a lack of limitations that developers like Yoshida find unnecessary for most players.
- From a players perspective, there is no real urgency for new hardware due to satisfaction with current systems; however, they can be considered too expensive according to Yoshida.
- The continued support for the PlayStation 4 version of Final Fantasy XIV may come to an end soon as both Sony and developers are reaching the limits of their systems, indicating the eventual end of PS4 support for the game.
Next-Gen Consoles Overkill? Final Fantasy 14 Producer Yoshida Suggests Current Systems Satisfy Players Already
Naoki Yoshida has indicated that a PlayStation 6 and new Xbox consoles are a possibility, driven by the console manufacturers’ aim for the largest player base. However, Yoshida believes these next-generation consoles aren’t essential. He noted that current systems like the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch 2 are way too powerful, thus lacking the limitations of previous generations. From a player’s standpoint, Yoshida stated there isn’t a real urgency for new hardware; he believes players are already satisfied and, frankly, finds new hardware “just too pricey” from a player’s perspective. Shifting focus, Yoshida was also asked about the continued support for the PlayStation 4 version of Final Fantasy XIV, leading him to suggest its days may be numbered. He explained that while Sony has allowed them to push boundaries to keep updating this version, both companies are now reaching the limits of their systems, which indicates the eventual end of PlayStation 4 support for the game.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Final Fantasy XIV Online |
| Brief Summary | Eorzea. A land embraced by Gods and forged by Heroes.
Seeking control of this realm and its abundant crystal resources, the Garlean Empire sends forth a massive host on a campaign to conquer its southern neighbour. Driven by madness, the commander of the invading forces silently plots to tear the moon from the heavens and hurl it down upon the land. The people of the realm soon learn of this foul scheme and join their hands in prayer in an eleventh-hour attempt to entreat the aid of the gods, only to see their endeavours fail. From within the moon emerges Bahamut, an ancient terror seething with rage fuelled by countless generations of imprisonment. Sensing the tug of fate, a powerful magus channels the last of his strength to send Eorzea’s heroes in to a temporal rift. There they wait, untouched by the flames of destruction, until they are needed again. Those heroes are you, and the hour of awakening is now. Come and witness… A Realm Reborn. Take part in an epic and ever-changing Final Fantasy as you adventure and explore with friends from around the world. Final Fantasy XIV Online is the 2013 relaunch of the massively multiplayer online role-playing game that takes the wonder of the FF legacy and expands it, allowing you to explore the realm of Eorzea like never before in a Final Fantasy game. Forge friendships, mount chocobos, and board airships as you and your companions create your own unique stories in Eorzea. Adventure alone or join up with friends to undertake epic quests, battle familiar Final Fantasy monsters, and acquire unique abilities and equipment. All the classic elements from the series that you have come to know and love are waiting! Embark of the adventure of a lifetime to help reforge the fate of Eorzea! |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox Series X|S, Mac |
| Released | August 27, 2013 |
| Genre | Role-playing (RPG) |
| Play Modes | Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) |
| Content Rating | T |
| Languages | Chinese (Simplified), English, Japanese, Korean |
| Genre | Square Enix, Square Enix Product Development Division 3 |
| Genre | Square Enix |
| Ratings | 83/100 (224 reviews) |
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