It has been a very long time since we last hear anything of note regarding Square Enix's next MMO project and successor to Final Fantasy XI; however, the pages of EGM (via Final Fantasy-XIII.net) tells us that this silence will be over in due time. EGM's scuttlebutt suggests that the long-awaited MMO will be unveiled at next year's E3 in June.
It seems like a rather timely choice. It also seems to scream 'it's about time' as the aging FFXI is considerably outdated after having a nearly seven-year run. But, don't expect this new game to be a typical "updated" FFXI clone though. Producer Hiromichi Tanaka told EGM that "the next generation MMO that we're working on is going to be different from Final Fantasy XI. And even though we have the same staff working on the project, we're not going to make something that'll be exactly like FFXI."
Reader Comments (31)
Posted: Dec 16th 2008 12:41PM (Unverified) said
wow another game for the 2011. Its really nice of them to show us teasers but dont tease a game that will be released in 2 year.
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Posted: Dec 16th 2008 6:30PM (Unverified) said
Maybe, but I doubt it. This game has been in development for ages already, and most companies are being more careful these days about announcing things too early. They may well be nearing release.
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Posted: Dec 16th 2008 12:44PM (Unverified) said
"we're not going to make something that'll be exactly like FFXI". I was hoping FFXI intact, no update, no difference, ahhh man.
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Posted: Dec 16th 2008 12:54PM cuteSAVAGE said
Is it coincidence that the next unannounced Dragon Quest game will be the eleventh numbered entry?
Dragon Quest XI Online. You heard it here folks. :P
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Dragon Quest XI Online. You heard it here folks. :P
Posted: Dec 16th 2008 1:49PM DVincent said
I've been hoping for this. We'll see tho. Either way the FFXI team learned a lot through these 7 years, I hope they won't make the same mistakes they did early in FFXI.
FFXI is still my favorite MMO to date even though I don't play it anymore. It was a good run
Vice - Sylph
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FFXI is still my favorite MMO to date even though I don't play it anymore. It was a good run
Vice - Sylph
Posted: Dec 16th 2008 1:06PM (Unverified) said
I think Square Enix should stick to finishing their current lineup of games in progress before they go hyping about new ones coming out 5 years from now.
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Posted: Dec 16th 2008 1:08PM AkiraTenshi said
I heard quite a while ago that Squares next MMO was being developed for PC and Xbox only but who knows, nothing is known about this mysterious game at all.
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Posted: Dec 16th 2008 2:27PM (Unverified) said
Considering a large percentage of the 360 do not have hard drives I wonder if that would be a smart move...MMO=Need of HDD.
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Posted: Dec 16th 2008 1:24PM (Unverified) said
I am both shocked and amazed that Square is announcing another game that will, maybe, ship 2-3 years from now.
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Posted: Dec 16th 2008 1:34PM (Unverified) said
well we all know it wont be available on the ps3 considering them thinkin its hardest console on tha planet tu develop i could careless about squares "never gonna be released" titles level 5s white knight will come take over and show noobz at square how its done... white knight chronicles ftw and level 5 ftw if u agree gimmie a reply
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Posted: Dec 16th 2008 2:09PM (Unverified) said
Just because the PS3 is "harder to develop for", doesn't mean that we won't see their next MMO on the PlayStation 3. The PS3, naturally, would be the more capable and ideal console for an MMO, as the 360's most inexpensive unit doesn't include a hard drive. Those without hard drives by now probably aren't going to be the type to subscribe to an MMO, either. All PS3 owners would be potential customers, while only part of the 360 user-base would be. I personally think we'll end up seeing this title on multiple platforms, though.
As far as WKC goes, though, I do agree with you that it will probably turn out better than FF13, as most ultra-hyped games recently haven't met the expectations that they had set.
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As far as WKC goes, though, I do agree with you that it will probably turn out better than FF13, as most ultra-hyped games recently haven't met the expectations that they had set.
Posted: Dec 16th 2008 1:34PM kentuckyfried said
I wonder if it will be the first cross-platform MMO, or whether or not Square will piss into the mouths of ps3 owners by proclaiming PC/360 exclusitivity. -_-
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Posted: Dec 16th 2008 2:50PM (Unverified) said
I am 100 % sure will be 360 exclusivity, remember this year E3. Square Enix hate PS3 and together with Microsoft want kill SONY
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Posted: Dec 16th 2008 3:06PM AkiraTenshi said
WTF are you on? Square is supporting all formats. They are busy making games for PS3 and PSP so how exactly do they hate Sony? Dont speak such rubbish.
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Posted: Dec 16th 2008 3:34PM (Unverified) said
well they are busy thats for sure but right now i dont see a ps3 game from SE, and FFXIII release is far far far far far away to the west market i guess 2010, besides if this game comes they will release it 1st on xbox or PC so i getting used to be the last as ps3 owner by SE
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Posted: Dec 16th 2008 7:19PM (Unverified) said
I love how people take "the PS3 is difficult to develop on" and turn it into "SE hates the PS3."
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Posted: Dec 16th 2008 3:10PM (Unverified) said
Midgar MMO. AVALANCHE, Turks, SOLDIER, Shinra, Wutai.
Done.
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Done.
Posted: Dec 16th 2008 3:21PM (Unverified) said
OK maybe I was to hard but ps3 is more than 2 years on the market and we do not get any game from SE (even weak port ) only disappointment - loss FF13 exclusivity :-(
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Posted: Dec 16th 2008 3:38PM (Unverified) said
if we all really want kingdom hearts 3 on ps3, then we must support final fantasy versus 13, because the team who makes kingdom hearts is making versus 13. so we must all show support, and if you want to say screw the regular final fantasy 13
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Posted: Dec 16th 2008 4:30PM AkiraTenshi said
People think Square love the 360 but what does it have really? FF XI is only on 360 because it was an easy port Square have said this. To make it for PS3 they would have to re-build the whole game. The Last Remnant is on PS3 the reason for the delay is because of the awful unreal engine. Star Ocean has never not once been announced as exclusive, it is on Xbox because it was the leading platform at the time it started development, and its not actually a square enix game, Infinite Undiscovery again not a square game so dont know why people are crying. Square only published it. The Xbox dosent have many Square Enix games, there are still more square games on playstation formats. The PS3 will get its share of them don't worry. Kingdom Hearts 3 will be a PS3 game. We all know Square Enix take their time with games and this is the only reason the PS3 has none yet. It is not because they have something against the brand or sony.
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Posted: Dec 16th 2008 4:32PM (Unverified) said
As long as it's no subscription, I'm all in! I loved playing XI, but after my 1 month free trial...blah. I don't have much time to play(about 5 hours a week), and I felt my money was just being wasted.
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Posted: Dec 16th 2008 5:14PM (Unverified) said
FFXI HD remake or some other MMO similar to FFXI is a dream come true. I love that game + $60 dollars with no monthly fee is so much better.
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Posted: Dec 17th 2008 6:03AM Copland said
I found this article.
http://www.gamespark.jp/modules/news/index.php?p=1177
Based on this, the new MMO RPG by Square Enix is going to be released for XBox360 and Windows Vista.
But they(Square Enix) are not sure if they're going to make it compatible for the PS3.
Really sad to hear this. But looking at PS3 sales being in last place World Wide, I can't blame Square Enix for this...
I was guessing this would happen, looking at Square Enix releasing RPGs only for the XBox360 and making FFXIII a non-exclusive for other countries besides Japan...
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http://www.gamespark.jp/modules/news/index.php?p=1177
Based on this, the new MMO RPG by Square Enix is going to be released for XBox360 and Windows Vista.
But they(Square Enix) are not sure if they're going to make it compatible for the PS3.
Really sad to hear this. But looking at PS3 sales being in last place World Wide, I can't blame Square Enix for this...
I was guessing this would happen, looking at Square Enix releasing RPGs only for the XBox360 and making FFXIII a non-exclusive for other countries besides Japan...
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