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[Midway-AGNC-]

I've always found this strange and honestly a bit frustrating. Final Fantasy VI is widely considered by many fans and critics to be not just one of the best JRPGs ever made, but one of the best games of all time, period. Its cast, story, themes, music, and structure were way ahead of their time, and it still gets discussed decades later. And yet… it has never received a full remake.

Square Enix remade Final Fantasy I, II, and III.
They remade Final Fantasy IV for DS.
But FFVI? Aside from ports, minor visual updates, and the Pixel Remaster, it has never gotten the same "reimagined from the ground up" treatment.

Which is odd, because if you look at:

• how iconic Kefka is as a villain
• how cinematic both worlds (Balance and Ruin) concepts still feels
• how strong and varied the cast is
• how relevant its themes still are

FFVI feels perfect for a modern remake, whether in HD-2D, a 3D reinterpretation, or something entirely new. So I'm curious what people here think:

• Is Square Enix avoiding FFVI because it's "too sacred" to fans?
• Do they think it wouldn't sell as well as VII or newer entries?
• Is it a creative fear of not living up to the original?

And the big question: Should Square Enix finally consider doing a proper FFVI remake? If yes, what style would actually do the game justice?

 

[TheLikou]

It's hilarious how FFVI fans love to look like they are the only ones without a remake but completely ignore that FFV never got one either.

The Pixel Remasters are good enough, they are basically remakes with redone characters and backgrounds, new versions of the ost, etc.

 

[DreamcastSkies]

They said it would take them 20 years to remake it.

 

[videogamedude]

best game of all time?


someone already remade it in their mind

 

[RoboFu]

It's too perfect. They couldn't make it any better.

 

[Loomy]

But FFVI? Aside from ports, minor visual updates, and the Pixel Remaster, it has never gotten the same "reimagined from the ground up" treatment.

FF7 is the only game to have gotten a remake worth writing home about. I wouldn't consider Dawn of Souls "reimagined from the ground up", and the DS games are, to be honest, not the presentation for these games.

FF1-6 have gotten the perfect "modern" updates with the Pixel Remaster.

 

[Hawk The Slayer]

FFIV is the real best 2D FF game so would want a high budget remake of it first.

But FFV and FFVI could really use one too.

 

[Elios83]

I'd definitely take a full 2.5D HD remake of both FFVI and Chrono Trigger but Square Enix simply isn't the smartest company at understanding the market, they probably think it would take them forever to make those games and there's no market return while games like Foamstars are greenlighted

 

[PeteBull]

It's hilarious how FFVI fans love to look like they are the only ones without a remake but completely ignore that FFV never got one either.

The Pixel Remasters are good enough, they are basically remakes with redone characters and backgrounds, new versions of the ost, etc.

Loved ff5, was such a crazy jump in quality from ff4 its not even funny, ff6 is a classic too ofc but ff5 has its unique charm with that amazing job system

 

[Danjin44]

Because people going to hate on it anyway.

 

[KàIRóS]

We all know they eventually will do it, just please keep Tetsuya Nomura away from it, dude loves to ruin every script he touches.

 

[Fennec]

I'd definitely take a full 2.5D HD remake of both FFVI and Chrono Trigger but Square Enix simply isn't the smartest company at understanding the market, they probably think it would take them forever to make those games and there's no market return while games like Foamstars are greenlighted

"the company isn't good at reading the market" Says random neogaf poster about a $7 billion $ company.

 

[epicurius-seven]

It's funny how Enix has no trouble doing remakes. Perhaps it's just a company culture problem.

 

[Trogdor1123]

Peanut butter and jelly is an amazing sandwich. It's nearly perfect. How would you redo it to make it better? It's a tall order

 

[Danjin44]

I found it funny people bitch about why dont remake. but then we get thread of people bitching there is too much remakes

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Thread 'Tired of sequels, remakes and reboots..........'

Dec 11, 2025

Are there any new games coming out that look very promising, which are not a sequel, remake or reboot? AAA or indies?

(and for that matter.....also which are not just another trend-chasing game like the Vampire Survivor-likes, or Fortnite-likes)

If they don't start infusing the industry with new IP's, new ideas, or new mechanics, the industry will continue to flounder......

AI will just rehash and recycle the same ol' crap and then they will all cry that the sales 'didn't meet expectations'

NEW SHIT PLEASE!!!!

• Evil Calvin
• Replies: 81
• Forum: Gaming Discussion

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And then when they do remake people bitch that it didnt need remake and how they should have left it alone...

Decide WTF you want!

 

[bender]

Peanut butter and jelly is an amazing sandwich. It's nearly perfect. How would you redo it to make it better? It's a tall order

Remove the jelly, add sliced bananas and bacon, fry the whole affair in butter. It's so good, you'll die in your bathroom sitting on your toilet, just like the King of Rock and Roll.

 

[Midway-AGNC-]

I found it funny people bitch about why dont remake. but then we get thread of people bitching there is too much remakes

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Thread 'Tired of sequels, remakes and reboots..........'

Dec 11, 2025

Are there any new games coming out that look very promising, which are not a sequel, remake or reboot? AAA or indies?

(and for that matter.....also which are not just another trend-chasing game like the Vampire Survivor-likes, or Fortnite-likes)

If they don't start infusing the industry with new IP's, new ideas, or new mechanics, the industry will continue to flounder......

AI will just rehash and recycle the same ol' crap and then they will all cry that the sales 'didn't meet expectations'

NEW SHIT PLEASE!!!!

• Evil Calvin
• Replies: 81
• Forum: Gaming Discussion

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And then when they do remake people bitch that it didnt need remake and how they should have left it alone...

Decide WTF you want!

Because FFVI is actually a worthy example to give it a try? It's a 30+ years old 2D game from the SNES era, it's not like we're asking for a Gears of War remake or something.

 

[Shifty1897]

Basically it's the same as the reason they haven't remade Chrono Trigger. They know they couldn't pull it off.

 

[Trogdor1123]

Remove the jelly, add sliced bananas and bacon, fry the whole affair in butter. It's so good, you'll die in your bathroom sitting on your toilet, just like the King of Rock and Roll.

That does sound good…. Stop ruining my argument bender

 

[Danjin44]

Because FFVI is actually a worthy example to give it a try? It's a 30+ years old 2D game from the SNES era, it's not like we're asking for a Gears of War remake or something.

When we do get 2D-HD remake people complain they do too many 2D-HD but if they dont people think its cash grab but when do full remake people hate on it anyway.

It just never ending cycle of bitching and complaining.....There are people in GAF who are shitting on Dragon Quest VII Reimagined.

 

[bender]

That does sound good…. Stop ruining my argument bender

 

[K' Dash]

It's hilarious how FFVI fans love to look like they are the only ones without a remake but completely ignore that FFV never got one either.

The Pixel Remasters are good enough, they are basically remakes with redone characters and backgrounds, new versions of the ost, etc.

Well, you know, FFVI is the best in the whole series, nothing comes close.

As much as I love FFVII, I would have much preferred a FFVI Remake.

 

[_Ex_]

"Final Fantasy 6 director Yoshinori Kitase has said a remake akin to that of Final Fantasy 7's could take around 20 years to complete."

Final Fantasy 6 Remake Would Take About 20 Years to Make, Original Director Says - IGN

Final Fantasy 6 director Yoshinori Kitase has said a remake akin to that of Final Fantasy 7's could take around 20 years to complete.

www.ign.com

 

[videogamedude]

Peanut butter and jelly is an amazing sandwich. It's nearly perfect. How would you redo it to make it better? It's a tall order

let's see how far we can stretch this metaphor

a modern pb&j?... i'm pretty sure it would involve watching a youtube video instead of eating it yourself


...how am i doing?

 

[Paulistano]

Careful what you wish for they could put some ghosts in it too.