What to Expect From the Final Fantasy Franchise in 2022
With games ranging from Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade to the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster games, Final Fantasy had a bit of a slow year in 2021. Fans were expecting to see more of Final Fantasy 16, though issues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic have hampered development and delayed the game, according to producer Naoki Yoshida. Existing games like the Pixel Remaster provided some nostalgic enjoyment, while many eager fans ended the year with Final Fantasy 14's swan song in the Endwalker expansion. However, the Final Fantasy franchise has a surprisingly busy year ahead in 2022, even if Final Fantasy 16 likely isn't coming this year.
Mainly, in terms of strictly what's releasing this year so far, 2022 has plenty of spin-offs prepared for theFinal Fantasyfranchise this year. The eccentric and unusual Soulslike spin-off, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, is coming in just a few short months. Serving as a throwback to 1999's Chocobo Racing back on the original PlayStation, Chocobo GP brings the Mario Kart-esque experience to the FF series once more. Additionally, the seminal Final Fantasy 6 is coming out as part of the Pixel Remaster in February. That's without even any potential reveals coming later this year, meaning it could be a stacked year for Square Enix's biggest franchise.
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Square Enix is kicking off 2022 in February with the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, rounding off the definitive collection with one of the greatest JRPGs of all time: Final Fantasy 6. Much like the five previous games before it, Final Fantasy 6 will receive the excellent re-orchestration of the game's fantastic soundtrack, higher resolution graphics, as well as
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