Naoki Yoshida

Naoki 'Yoshi-P' Yoshida, director of Final Fantasy 14, stated that extended release intervals for new Final Fantasy titles make it harder for younger players to connect with the series. He shared these comments in an interview promoting the mobile launch of Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy. Yoshida, who is 53 and has played since the first Final Fantasy, contrasted this with the faster release cadence enjoyed by older fans.