Final Fantasy Producer Yoshinori Kitase Says He Is “Very Happy” Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Took Inspiration From Final Fantasy Games

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has become one of the most notable modern RPGs, drawing comparisons to Square Enix’s Final Fantasy franchise. However, longtime Final Fantasy producer Yoshinori Kitase has welcomed those similarities, saying he is pleased that Sandfall Interactive took inspiration from the series when developing its own RPG. Speaking to IGN at Lucca Comics & Games 2026, Kitase discussed the creative relationship between games and the different forms of entertainment that influence developers. He also revealed that his own…