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Naoki Yoshida

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Naoki Yoshida , also known by the nickname Yoshi-P, is a Japanese video game producer, director and designer working for Square Enix. He is best known for his work on massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), mainly as director and producer of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn and its expansions.

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Quick facts

Born
1973-05-01
Nationality
Japan
Occupation
video game producer

How Naoki Yoshida connects to other topics

works at Square Enix
developer of Final Fantasy XIV
works at Creative Studio 3

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Square Enix Devs Say Final Fantasy 6, 8, 9 Remakes Would Need Four to Five Installments Each

Square Enix developers Naoki Yoshida and Naoki Hamaguchi revealed that remaking Final Fantasy 6, 8, or 9 in the style of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy would likely require four to five installments per game. The developers estimate a Final Fantasy 6 remake could take around 20 years to complete, effectively doubling the development timeline of the FF7 Remake project.

Jul 28, 2026

Final Fantasy 14's Evercold Expansion Almost Broke 12-Year Naming Tradition

Final Fantasy 14's director Naoki Yoshida revealed that the newest expansion, Evercold, almost didn't follow the series' 12-year compound word naming tradition. Yoshida had alternative names in mind, including Absolute Zero for Evercold, which was ultimately rejected. The expansion promises a unique icy journey for the Warriors of Light.

May 9, 2026

Final Fantasy XIV on Nintendo Switch 2: Performance and Controls Confirmed

Final Fantasy XIV arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 in August 2026, featuring mouse controls, 30fps performance, and a flexible subscription model.

May 1, 2026

Final Fantasy 14's Evercold: A Bold Combat Overhaul Coming 2027

Final Fantasy 14's Evercold expansion, launching January 2027, will overhaul the combat system, ending the two-minute meta and introducing new styles.

Apr 29, 2026

Final Fantasy 14's Public Fields Redesign: Hope for a Revitalized MMO

Square Enix promises a redesign of Final Fantasy 14's Public Fields, aiming to create a more dynamic and engaging MMO experience by April 2025.

Apr 29, 2026

Final Fantasy 14 Director Seeks Pitches for Single-Player Spinoff

Director Naoki Yoshida is half-joking but half-serious about pitches for a standalone Final Fantasy 14 spinoff — is this the future of the franchise?

Apr 27, 2026

Final Fantasy 14's Evercold Expansion Brings Ice Age and Evangelion Crossover

Final Fantasy 14's upcoming Evercold expansion introduces an ice age and a Neon Genesis Evangelion crossover, expanding the game's universe.

Apr 26, 2026

Final Fantasy 14 Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 in August 2026

Final Fantasy 14 arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 in August 2026, but players need a separate subscription to access it. Existing subscribers get 50% off!

Apr 25, 2026

Final Fantasy XIV Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 This August

Final Fantasy XIV arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 this August with a separate subscription, offering a 50% discount for active subscribers on other platforms.

Apr 25, 2026

Square Enix Confirms Final Fantasy XIV Release on Nintendo Switch 2

Square Enix confirms Final Fantasy XIV arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 in August 2026, introducing a new subscription model and exciting gameplay features.

Apr 25, 2026

Final Fantasy 14 Developer Teases Mysterious New Project

Square Enix’s Final Fantasy 14 team teases a new project, sparking excitement and speculation among fans of the acclaimed MMORPG studio.

Sep 7, 2024

Final Fantasy 16 PC Release Likely Imminent

Nvidia's latest driver update hints at the imminent PC release of Final Fantasy 16, following its successful PS5 launch.

Aug 7, 2024