Clair Obscur Expedition 33 has taken the gaming world by storm, receiving accolades from both gamers and critics for its innovative take on turn-based combat. Following their experiences with the game, many players expressed their frustration on social media towards Square Enix for moving away from this beloved style in the successful Final Fantasy series. At a recent investor meeting, Square Enix finally shed light on the success of Clair Obscur Expedition 33 and hinted that it may serve as a source of inspiration for future Final Fantasy titles.
According to Video Gamer, Square Enix provided some insight during the shareholder Q&A session, revealing that the company’s next three years will be dedicated to producing truly captivating games for players, including several mid-tier projects.
When discussing the community's desire for Final Fantasy to return to traditional turn-based mechanics, Square Enix acknowledged the influence of Expedition 33, stating, “they are aware of Expedition 33 and consider command-based RPGs to be Square Enix’s origin and foundation.” With respect to both Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, they affirmed, “They value the command-based RPG genre and plan to continue delivering games in this style in the future.” This is promising news for fans who felt let down by FF16, as it indicates that Square Enix is poised to embrace the classic command-based formula that has defined the series for decades.