Final Fantasy creator praises AI FF6 remake teaser, SaGa creator says stop
▼ Summary
– Final Fantasy series creator Hironobu Sakaguchi praised an AI-generated concept video for a hypothetical FF6 remake, calling it “awesome” in a translated post on X.
– The video sparked debate among fans, with reactions ranging from criticism of “AI slop” to appreciation of the concept, including humorous comments about visual flaws.
– Square veteran Akitoshi Kawazu responded by asking Sakaguchi to stop before endorsing the AI recreation, though he agreed FF6 is suited for a 3D remake.
– Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake producer Masaaki Hayasaka expressed personal interest in an HD-2D treatment for FF6, while Kawazu favored a different 3D approach.
– The replies to Sakaguchi highlight the ongoing conversation about AI’s role in game development, particularly during the conceptual phase.
What is this?! It’s incredible. That was the reaction of Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi after viewing a short concept teaser for a hypothetical Final Fantasy 6 remake. The catch? The entire video was fully AI-generated.
Sakaguchi posted his praise on X, writing in Japanese that the clip was “awesome.” His comment ignited an immediate firestorm among fans. Reactions on ResetEra ranged from dismissive, with one user calling it a “daily reminder that there are people who are genuinely impressed by AI slop,” to cautiously optimistic, with another noting they “love that AI video as a concept for what a remake could look like.” Humor also surfaced, as one fan joked about the AI’s tendency to render extra digits: “I for one welcome our six-fingered Mash, or Sabin, or whatever.”
The most notable response came from Square Enix veteran and SaGa creator Akitoshi Kawazu. He directly asked Sakaguchi to “please stop at the first line,” urging him not to endorse the AI-generated recreation as amazing. Kawazu later clarified his position, stating, “I do think 6 is definitely suited for a 3D remake,” referencing a recent conversation with an American Final Fantasy fan. This places him in agreement with Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake producer Masaaki Hayasaka, who has publicly expressed a personal wish for FF6 to receive the HD-2D treatment.
While interest in an actual FF6 remake has simmered for years, the debate sparked by Sakaguchi’s post perfectly captures the current tension around AI in game development. The responses highlight a clear divide: some see AI-generated concepts as a valid tool for visualizing ideas, while others view them as soulless slop that undermines artistic craft. As Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 nears completion and rumors of an FF9 remake persist, the conversation around AI’s role in the conceptual phase remains as heated as ever.
(Source: Eurogamer.net)