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Square Enix Execs Clash Over AI-Generated FFVI Teaser

5/19/2026

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Hironobu Sakaguchi posted to X on May 18 2026 he praised an AI-generated teaser for a Final Fantasy VI remake.
Akitoshi Kawazu urged Sakaguchi to stop after the first line, noting Masaaki Hayasaka’s wish for an HD-2D version and his view that the game suits a 3D remake.
The exchange highlights a debate over AI in game development as Square Enix readies Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for Switch 2 with a demo on May 18 2026.

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Hironobu Sakaguchi posted to X on May 18 2026 he praised an AI-generated teaser for a Final Fantasy VI remake.
Akitoshi Kawazu urged Sakaguchi to stop after the first line, noting Masaaki Hayasaka’s wish for an HD-2D version and his view that the game suits a 3D remake.
The exchange highlights a debate over AI in game development as Square Enix readies Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for Switch 2 with a demo on May 18 2026.