Hironobu Sakaguchi put an end to doubts about the real reason for choosing the name!
French final fantasy It is one of the most traditional video games, with 16 games in its main series and more than 30 years of history. One frequently rumored detail is the reasoning behind the franchise’s name. Is it related to the possibility of bankruptcy of the developer? Is it for meaning? Hironobu Sakaguchione of the creators of the series, gave a definitive answer on the matter.
Many myths circulate around the name, with one of the most common sayings being that the name was chosen by the company behind the game on the brink of bankruptcy, with the franchise being its “last” hope for success. According to Sakaguchi, this was not actually the case:
“It’s really not a pretty story,” He said in an exclusive interview with EurogamerAnd Celebrating 35 years of the franchise. Inspired by Fighting Fantasy.
By the time the first game was developed, the Dragon Quest series had become a success, and its name was often shortened to “Drakue”. The Final Fantasy team wanted to find a name that could be abbreviated using the Roman alphabet “FF”.
The idea, then, was to name the franchise Fighting Fantasy – but the name was already a registered trademark. So we reluctantly chose Final Fantasy as a last resort. Count Sakaguchi.
Final Fantasy VII: The Rebirth trailer scene.
He also commented on the rumors that the name was chosen because it carries meaning “Ultimate Illusion”, or “Supreme Illusion”. According to the creator of the series, this explanation came from a postcard he received from the children, who said their teacher had explained that this was the reason for the name.
“The minute I got it, I said, ‘Let’s use this!'” “ He said. “I really have this teacher to thank.”
The latest game in the franchise is Final Fantasy 16, released this year. The next big installment of the series will arrive next year, with an encore Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth.
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