Naoki Yoshida, the director/producer of Final Fantasy 14 and producer of Final Fantasy 16, was asked in an interview with ...

Naoki Yoshida says Final Fantasy XVII’s combat system is undecided; turn-based could return, but only if it fits the creative ...

Will Final Fantasy 17 go back to being a turn-based game? The success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has likely caused devs ...

If you want some good ole fashion game vs game debate, check out 8 Things Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Does Better Than Final Fantasy.

For some long-time fans, one of the takeaways has been that the Japanese series should return to its roots as a turn-based ...

Expedition 33 is a turn-based action game with some light RTS mechanics. You take turns attacking enemies, but quick-time events can increase your damage during your moves.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been one of the breakout hits of 2025. It's also a classically styled turn-based role-playing game, taking cues from many popular series, including Final Fantasy.

Yet for all the mainstream conversations that it has generated, so few of them actually seem interested in Clair Obscur.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been a breakout success since launch, selling over 3.3 million copies in just 33 days. The game has been praised for its engaging turn-based combat, classic RPG ...

In response, Square Enix said it was "aware" of Clair Obscur's success, and that the company's identity is still built on command-based RPGs. What's more, the publisher plans on "delivering such games ...

An inside report shows that Square Enix is interested in returning to turn-based Final Fantasy after Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's success.

Final Fantasy 16 producer Naoki Yoshida has commented on the possible turn-based future of the series, following the recent ...