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I loved Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and as a Final Fantasy fan, here's what the long-running JRPG series could learn from 2025's unexpected hit

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 brings some fresh air to the JRPG world. Final Fantasy should take some notes.

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Fans are celebrating Magic: The Gathering's latest return to its own setting, but numbers don't lie—the Final Fantasy crossover boosted revenue 23%

That's out of this world.

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I've spent well over 1000 hours playing Final Fantasy, so here are my most unforgettable 15 characters across the series

From pixels to PS5, these are the best Final Fantasy characters that we've met so far in the famed JRPG franchise

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Before ‘Final Fantasy Tactics’ Is Remastered, Play A Strategy Masterpiece To Set The Tone

Final Fantasy Tactics has an enduring legacy as the series' best spinoff, but it wouldn't have been possible without the foundation laid by another game.

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35 Years Ago, A Struggling Creator Invented Final Fantasy, And Changed Everything

One of the most influential RPGs of all time hit the NES in North America 35 years ago, kicking off a series that's still innovating today.

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Final Fantasy producer Yoshi-P says 'there's no clear-cut answer' to whether Final Fantasy will return to turn-based RPGs, because the direction of the next Final Fantasy will be up to the directors of the next Final Fantasy

Weird!

PC Gamer

With Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 in the rear view, Baldur's Gate 3 publishing director says a turn-based Final Fantasy could sell over 10 million copies: "There's clearly the audience"

To turn the base or not to base turns, that is the question

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Final Fantasy XVI producer doubles down on multiplatform strategy for Xbox — comments on popularity ofturn-basedRPGS

Naoki Yoshida, the producer of Final Fantasy XIV and XVI, was recently interviewed by Anime News Network regarding the state of Final Fantasy's future, while asking if the franchise will ever go back to having turn-based combat.

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As Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sparks love for turn-based RPGs, Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P says there's no "clear-cut answer" on if Square Enix will use the format in Final Fantasy 17 or 18

The studio doesn't want to put Final Fantasy 17 and 18 devs "on a rail"

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Final Fantasy 14 devs "struggling to find a balance between referencing past Final Fantasy games and introducing new content," but a new Gundam anime may be just the inspiration Yoshi-P needs

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX isn't afraid to ruffle some feathers

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Final Fantasy 9’s Most Hated Boss Is Actually Its Best

Final Fantasy 9's final boss is a massive twist that's stirred debate for decades, but it's actually an ingenious thematic bow on the game.

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'Final Fantasy 9’s Best Character Saved My Life

'Final Fantasy 9' has one of the best ensemble casts in the franchise, but a small Black Mage stands out as one of gaming's most important characters.

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With Helldivers 2 coming to Xbox — here are 7 games I'd love to see PlayStation bring to Microsoft'splatform

With the announcement of Helldivers 2 coming to Xbox, it got me hoping for other PlayStation titles making it onto Microsoft's systems someday.

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Final Fantasy VII Remake coming to Xbox is cool — but I'm sticking with the PC version and mods that let me fight Darth Vader

With the Xbox version of Final Fantasy VII Remake on the horizon, it's time we look back on the PC version and celebrate its incredible catalog of insane mods.

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I would love for Final Fantasy to return to turn-based combat, and thanks to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33,it might

Square Enix recently held a shareholders meeting, answering various questions from the media. One reporter asked if Square Enix is willing to make future Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest games 'command-based' while citing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Square Enix responds that they respect 'command-based' RPGs and will continue to make…

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Everything you need to know about MTG Final Fantasy

We dig into the dragon-themed Magic set

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Square Enix isn't ruling out another Final Fantasy Tactics-style game if the strategy RPG's remaster sells well: "We sincerely hope that this happens"

"Such success will surely pave the way for the release of new tactics titles that follow The Ivalice Chronicles"

Inverse

'Final Fantasy Tactics' Creator Asks Whether Those Who Fail Can Become Happy

In an exclusive interview, Inverse talks to Final Fantasy Tactics' creator and the remaster's director about the game's legacy, present, and future.

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Magic: The Gathering really understood the assignment with its Final Fantasy set, and it's going to financially ruin me

I'm all in on MTG Final Fantasy, and my bank balance won't thank me for it

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These crazy mods can turn one of the best PC games of 2025 into the ultimate Final Fantasy x Pokémon crossover, guest starring Keanu Reeves

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the most popular and beloved games of 2025. In fact, it has garnered so much love that fans have been creating incredible cosmetic mods that transform the playable characters into iconic characters from other franchises.

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Best MTG Final Fantasy Commander decks, ranked and compared

Our expert weighs in on the Commander decks they'd recommend prioritizing for MTG Final Fantasy

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Final Fantasy VII Remake and Final Fantasy XVI are FINALLY launching for Xbox consoles — One of which is available right now!

Square Enix has announced during the Xbox Games Showcase that Final Fantasy VII Remake and Final Fantasy XVI will finally be making their way to Xbox consoles.

Windows Central

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles has been revealed for Xbox and PC, along with a release date

Square Enix showed up at Sony's State of Play to reveal a long-awaited remaster for the classic Strategy-RPG, Final Fantasy Tactics, and it will be launching for home consoles and PC soon.

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"There's nothing about JRPGs that requires them to be made in Japan," says ex Dragon Age writer, speaking nothing but facts – and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 just proves it again

"It's not a Japanese RPG, it's a Japanese-style RPG. And so that can be made anywhere"

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Final Fantasy 15's longest boss fight is coming to Magic: The Gathering, hopefully it won't take 30 days to defeat

Become a tortoise toppler with our exclusive preview card.

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