Yoshinori Kitase, the director of Final Fantasy VIII, recently gave an interview to IGN on the occasion of the game’s 25th anniversary. Alongside FF8, Kitase has also directed FF6, FF7, and Chrono Trigger, and he even discussed the possibility of remaking FF6 as well.
One interesting point he made was that if there was a chance to remaster FF8, he would like to revamp the game’s combat system. The Junction system, notorious for its complexity, proved to be a stumbling block for many players. Additionally, the fact that enemy levels scaled with the player’s level made the game even more challenging. Therefore, if he were to remake FF8, he would strive to make these elements more balanced.
However, Kitase confirmed that Square Enix currently has no plans to remake FF8, and he acknowledged that it would be a difficult task. RPGs from that era had extensive content, and recreating them with modern technology would require an enormous amount of time and resources.
Although a remake is yet to be seen, in 2019, we were treated to a remastered version of Final Fantasy VIII, available on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
In conclusion, while the prospect of a remake for FF8 remains uncertain, fans can still enjoy the enhanced experience of the remastered edition. TLDR: Yoshinori Kitase, the director of Final Fantasy VIII, expressed his desire to revamp the game’s combat system if given the chance to remake it. However, Square Enix currently has no plans for a remake. In the meantime, fans can enjoy the remastered version released in 2019.
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