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Localization Lead Chooses “Final Fantasy” Title Drop

8/24/2026

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  • Michael-Christopher Koji Fox decided how to render the title drop in Square Enix’s Final Fantasy XVI.
  • He has translated Final Fantasy games since the series’ eleventh title and now leads the English localization team.
  • He spent roughly a week worrying over the two words “Final Fantasy.”
  • In the game, the hero utters “Final Fantasy” to a villain during a pivotal scene.