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Final Fantasy XVI Creator Questions Future of Turn-Based Combat

7/16/2025

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Naoki Yoshida, the mastermind behind Final Fantasy XVI, revealed that the future of turn-based combat in the series remains uncertain. While successful turn-based RPGs like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 have made waves, Yoshida insists that the essence of game design hinges on storytelling and visual artistry, rather than just combat style.

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Naoki Yoshida, the mastermind behind Final Fantasy XVI, revealed that the future of turn-based combat in the series remains uncertain. While successful turn-based RPGs like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 have made waves, Yoshida insists that the essence of game design hinges on storytelling and visual artistry, rather than just combat style.