Final Fantasy Creator Hironobu Sakaguchi Addresses Backlash for Sharing AI Final Fantasy 6 Remake Video
Hironobu Sakaguchi, the legendary creator of the Final Fantasy series, praised an unofficial AI-generated video depicting a Final Fantasy 6 remake, drawing both enthusiasm and backlash from the gaming community. On May 17-18, 2026, Sakaguchi retweeted the mock trailer on X with enthusiastic comments in Japanese, expressing amazement at the quality of the AI-created content.
The unauthorized video showcases Final Fantasy 6 characters in modern graphics, recreating iconic moments from the beloved 1994 RPG including the opera scene, Terra’s Esper transformation, and Sabin’s famous train suplex. The footage features gameplay-like segments with characters exploring towns and overworlds in a style comparable to Square Enix’s Final Fantasy 7 Remake.
Sakaguchi’s positive reaction prompted light-hearted ribbing from one of the original Final Fantasy battle designers, while also drawing broader criticism from segments of the gaming community. The incident reflects ongoing industry tensions surrounding AI-generated content and concerns about artificial intelligence’s increasing role in game development and fan creation.