Final Fantasy 16 producer and Final Fantasy 14 director sat down in an interview where he said that he wishes that all players played games on a single console.
Yoshida says:
Well, in truth, as for game hardware… Maybe I shouldn’t say this, (but) I really wish there was one (platform). Really, everyone, please make it one platform. Because making those games and playing it would be easier.
The interview was conducted by Muyao 4 Super Player on YouTube and was posted with an English translation by Genki_JPN on Twitter. You can find the full clip below:
Here is the clip of Yoshi-P wishing for "one platform". I added subs so people can see for themselves.
He doesn't say "it would be better" but says "it would be easier". He is clearly smiling and joking whilst taking about it. pic.twitter.com/lcSblpNm7Y
— Genki✨ (@Genki_JPN) August 16, 2023
Funny enough, Final Fantasy 16 launched on only one platform (the PS5) with a PC release that is pending. However, Yoshida’s older game, Final Fantasy 14 was announced for Xbox Series X|S back in July with a Spring 2024 release date.
It’s worth noting that while Yoshi-P hopes that there is only one platform for them to develop their games on, the higher-ups at Square Enix will always be the ones to make the call on what game releases on which platforms.
Source: Genki_JPN via Muyao 4 Super Player