Forspoken Ought to Have a Few Final Fantasy Easter Eggs
Forspoken is an upcoming open-world fantasy game being developed by Luminous Productions. The studio was formed by developers who previously worked on Final Fantasy 15, and it is not hard to see parallels between the two games. There is a great opportunity for developers to slip in a few subtle Final Fantasy Easter eggs, though they should not interfere with Forspoken carving a unique identity for itself.
Forspoken has been highly anticipated by gamers with its magical elements and intriguing premise. Unfortunately, the game has faced several delays, and it is now slated for a January 2023 release. It could be a potentially big year for Square Enix, as 2023 also has Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth on the calendar.
Forspoken's Use of New York City Could Be Crucial
Final Fantasy 15 is a game that had a difficult development period marred with difficulties from start to finish. Development began in 2006, and the game was initially intended to be a spin-off titled Final Fantasy Versus 13. As the project's scale grew, it eventually became a mainlineFinal Fantasy entry titled Final Fantasy 15. Although developers originally aimed to release the game on PS3, enough time passed that it eventually became necessary for them to set their sights on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Furthermore, development was passed from a team led by Tetsuya Nomura to one led by Hajime Tabata, and the game was also shifted to the Luminous Engine.
Final Fantasy 15 was finally released in 2016, with the reception mixed among fans of the franchise. While some praised its cast of characters and the way it depicted a road trip with friends, others pointed out how FF15's open world feels dead and unpopulated. Many employees who worked on the
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