Final Fantasy XIV and Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida will be the Anime Expo 2025 Guest of Honor, the convention’s official Twitter/X account revealed. Fans can expect Naoki Yoshida to be at a panel at Anime Expo 2025, and more details will be revealed at a later date.
#AX2025 Guest of Honor: ✨️ Naoki Yoshida ✨ – the visionary behind FINAL FANTASY XIV & FINAL FANTASY XVI!
After joining Square Enix in 2005, Yoshida spearheaded the revitalization of the original FINAL FANTASY XIV into A Realm Reborn. As Producer and Director, he's continued… pic.twitter.com/437MQi7zQ2
— Anime Expo (@AnimeExpo) March 11, 2025
Anime Expo 2025 will be held from July 3-6 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. General registration for Anime Expo 2025 is open with a variety of ticket options for purchase. The full schedule will be revealed in the coming months.
During the February 2025 Letter from the Producer broadcast, Square Enix announced Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.2: Seekers of Eternity will release in late March 2025 with the continuation of the main scenario, a new dungeon, and so much more. Moreover, the update also marks the arrival of the Cosmic Exploration activity.
Final Fantasy XVI is available now for PS5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. A Complete Edition is available as well, featuring the Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide DLC. The cost of the digital Standard Edition on PS5 has also been reduced to $49.99, ensuring both editions on PS5 and PC are the same price.
Be sure to check out Final Weapon’s 4.5/5 review of Final Fantasy XVI, as well as our interview with members of Virtuos’ global studio network, who supported the game’s development.
Lastly, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail is available now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
