Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a turn-based RPG, has been successful, prompting questions about the future of mainline Final Fantasy games.
Naoki Yoshida, director/producer of Final Fantasy 14 and producer of Final Fantasy 16, stated in an interview that the decision between turn-based and action-based gameplay is not a clear-cut answer.
Yoshida emphasized the importance of considering the graphical quality and narrative when deciding on the gameplay system for future Final Fantasy games.
The future gameplay style of mainline Final Fantasy entries remains uncertain, with each game evolving and potentially exploring different gameplay mechanics.