Final Fantasy Resonance producer says Square Enix executives initially resisted project
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Keisuke Nakashima says Square Enix executives originally preferred a simple port of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius over the current turn-based RPG for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
Final Fantasy Resonance producer Keisuke Nakashima says Square Enix executives initially resisted his pitch to develop the game. Nakashima pitched a version of the mobile title Final Fantasy Brave Exvius for consoles in late 2020. He wanted to create a full turn-based RPG using the HD-2D art style without mobile gacha mechanics. Nakashima says executives preferred a simple port because it would be cheaper and require a shorter development cycle. Nakashima also noted that feedback from a global press tour indicated players were uninterested in the original title due to its gambling mechanics. Final Fantasy Resonance is available now on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
Final Fantasy Resonance · official art via IGDBBackground On October 22, Final Fantasy Resonance was released for Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Our earlier story
FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE at a glance
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- Peak 31,253 on Nov 1
- PC guides
- PCGamingWiki
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