Japan's Nikkei Net news service recently reported that Square Enix is currently working on a sequel to Final Fantasy XI. The next-generation massively multiplayer online RPG is being developed for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Windows Vista formats. Further details are not provided (including whether or not said sequel is a direct follow-up to the adventures of Vana'diel or if it isn't).
Square Enix has previously shown trailers for a next-generation MMORPG engine without actually announcing a final product based around the engine. It's unclear if the FFXI sequel is going to be the game to use the new engine, or if Square Enix has another title in development.
In April, Final Fantasy XI producer Hiromichi Tanaka told Impress Game Watch that a similar game was in development when asked what was next for the producer and his team. Given the platforms mentioned and the nature of the project currently underway, it is likely these two titles are one in the same.
Brendan 2016-01-16 0 comments
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