In an interview with Rpg Site, Square Enix game's director Kitase was asked a number of questions regarding the status of Final Fantasy's X|X-2, but amongst those questions and responses one section of the interview stuck out like a sore thumb. It was simply to do with the revival of previous instalments, most notably the infamous Final Fantasy XII.
As quoted from the interview.. We might be one step closer to getting to see Vaan’s emaciated, whiny abs in glorious HD on PSP Vita and PS4. Prediction: Square denies this is true on Monday, then announces it on Wednesday.
I mean, if we had to single out one of the vast number of Final Fantasy titles which we could make in HD, it would have to be Final Fantasy XII."
This means is it leaves a door open for previous FInal Fantasy games to be remastered in stunning HD but only if the FFX/X/2 collection does well in sales. Now take it as you will but this is good news, especially for Final Fantasy fans and leaves more hope alive for ps1 Final Fantasy classics to see the light of day.
UPDATE (02/08/2015): Final Fantasy Composers Tease FFXII 'Remake'
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At a Final Fantasy Distant Worlds concert in Pittsburgh on Saturday, music composer Arnie Roth at random proclaimed that yes, Final Fantasy XII is receiving a remake, much to the surprise of fans'. Hitoshi Sakimoto who scored FFXII was also present.
At a Final Fantasy Distant Worlds concert in Pittsburgh on Saturday, music composer Arnie Roth at random proclaimed that yes, Final Fantasy XII is receiving a remake, much to the surprise of fans'. Hitoshi Sakimoto who scored FFXII was also present.
If this is real, it isn't exactly surprising as FFXII is the only Final Fantasy in the series which you can’t play on modern consoles, but it’s still great news for anyone who lost their chance to play the original or simply wants to replay the adventures of Vaan and party.
Let's not jump our guns just yet though as Roth could be inaccurate or misinformed but he sure does sound positive about it via ia Final Fantasy Network. It’s very strange for a composer to be making random announcements in this fashion.
So there’s reason to be weary, but RPG fans didn't need a crystal ball to see that a FFXII remake would be on the horizon after the prosperity of Final Fantasy X HD remaster on PS3.
Update (6/6/2016): Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age is coming to PS4!
Square Enix have officially confirmed that "Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age," a remake based on the 2007 Final Fantasy XII International Zodiac Job, is set to be released in 2017 and will include higher definition backgrounds, character models and cut scenes.
So what else can we expect from Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age? Well for one it will feature an improved job system with additional levelling options. An auto-save feature, quicker loading times and a speed mode will also be included.
Just like the FFX HD remaster for PlayStation 4, the soundtrack will be re-recorded with a choice to choose between the original score or remastered version from composer Hitoshi Sakimoto. You also have the option to switch between the English and Japanese voice actors. Trophies and share options for the PS4 will also be a new feature.
Don't forget you can also check out a gallery of images for the new FFXII remaster on Gematsu, which look glossy. (Fun fact: Final Fantasy XII initially released just two months before Final Fantasy Versus XIII (now FFXV) was announced.)