Hideki Kamiya, the creator of the popular Devil May Cry series, recently revealed that Final Fantasy 16, the upcoming title in the beloved series, is his “personal masterpiece”. The game is the latest entry in Square Enix’s revered and long-running RPG franchise, and Kamiya is understandably passionate about it.
In an interview, Kamiya discussed the difficulty of developing the upcoming title. Kamiya admitted that, while it was difficult, he was eager to get started on a project that has been in the works for some time. “[Final Fantasy 16’s] development has been a long and difficult process,” Kamiya said. “But I am personally very passionate about this project and I’m really looking forward to seeing the end result.”
Kamiya also touched on his vision for the title, saying he wanted to make a game that was both approachable and satisfying to veteran fans. “[Final Fantasy 16] is my personal masterpiece,” he said. “I want to create a title that can easily be enjoyed by all, from newcomers to veteran fans. I’m looking forward to players all over the world experiencing what I have been working on for so long.”
Kamiya has a long history of creating successful and popular titles. His work on Devil May Cry, Viewtiful Joe, Okami, and Bayonetta is proof of his talent, and with Final Fantasy 16 he is sure to bring fans yet another unique experience. As the game continues to be developed, we can expect more details to be revealed in the near future.