FF14 boss Yoshi-P wants to take charge of Square’s next ‘major’ Final Fantasy title

Naoki Yoshida, also known as Yoshi-P and the man behind Final Fantasy 14‘s revival, recently spoke with Famitsu and expressed his desire to direct the next major Final Fantasy game. “I feel like I can still push even further,” Yoshida said.

In the interview for Famitsu, translated on March 11 by X user Aitaikimochi, Yoshida said he would like to work on Square’s next project if the opportunity arises. “It’s completely undecided as of now, but if the opportunity arises to work on the next major title, I would like to direct it myself,” Yoshida said. When asked if he would like to lead only that one title, Yoshida commented on his skills as a game designer pushing 50 years of age, and noted he wouldn’t like to trap himself in the “one more title” mindset. “I honestly think that I’m at my peak,” he explained.