In general, Final Fantasy games are typically one-offs, with a few here and there getting follow-ups directly after their releases. The most recent examples are Final Fantasy 13 and Final Fantasy 7 Remake, each a trilogy, even if the latter has yet to release them all. But outside of that, sequels to Final Fantasy games aren’t all that common, even if one eventually comes in a more minor form factor decades later. This is unfortunate, as I’m sure plenty would love to see follow-ups for some of their characters in the franchise. Sadly, one of those releases that won’t get to see is a Final Fantasy 16 sequel, as the producer doesn’t expect one to happen.
For those wanting more Final Fantasy 16 in the form of a sequel, you’ll be disappointed to know that the development team has mostly been disbanded, outside of those staying to make the recently announced DLC. This was confirmed to Famitsu in a recent interview with producer Naoki Yoshida (aka Yoshi-P)
“The development team for FF16 has been disbanded, except for the main DLC team, but at least we don’t imagine that we’ll create a sequel or spin-off to FF16. This time, I have accumulated a lot of knowledge from FF16. Rather than continuing with one title forever, I would like to use that knowledge to consider new challenges, such as the next title. However, if you ask me if there will be anything related to FF16 in the future, I don’t know. I don’t know what will happen, so I won’t say anything explicitly “
I suppose the old saying is, never say never, and while there are no immediate plans to revisit Final Fantasy 16 with a direct sequel, it could still be expanded with other formats. DLC is one of those examples in which the game just got its first one. While Echoes of the Fallen is a short one, a beefier expansion is planned for release in 2024.
Still, I’m sure many would love to see a direct sequel to Final Fantasy 16, myself included, as I loved Final Fantasy 16 in my review stating, “Those looking for the series’ return to glory, rejoice! Final Fantasy XVI is that game, and this is one fantasy you’ll want to make sure you’re a part of.”
Oh comeon, you a fantastic world and although some major flaws its many people’s GOTY, create a sequel or prequel to the game and fix the issues then you have the best game ever made, these guys have something special
I’m cool with it. I think sometimes it’s torturous that well written characters get squeezed for all of their qualities and lose their appeal. If the story is done, don’t damage the characters more. Let them win. Stories can have endings. Sequelitis sucks.
The way you’ve worded things here is a bit misleading. The development team for Final Fantasy XVI is Creative Business Unit 3, which also oversees development of Final Fantasy XIV. Nowhere in the interview you got this information from could I find any indication that Creative Business Unit 3 has been disbanded, nor would it make sense for them to do so with the release of the Dawntrail expansion coming out in the summer.