“The Medieval period and experience is not synonymous with white.”
But one major criticism has been the distinct lack of diversity in its main cast.
Last week,producer Naoki Yoshida addressed the lack of diversityin an interview.
People whose stories we can resonate with.
There is diversity in Valisthea.
“To be incredibly blunt: ‘whiteness’ is easy to sell and market.
POC implementations and diversity have too many hoops to jump through for the team.
“I’m dissapointed.
Twitch streamerDataDaveagreed that an all-white Medieval Europe is factually incorrect.
The MMORPG was DeeNugLife’s introduction to the series.
“It was refreshing to see so many diverse characters from the get-go,” he said.
The new game, by comparison, is a step backwards.
Final Fantasy 14 does that and it helps me and many people feel represented in that world.”
She notes the series doesn’t have a strong history with Black characters in its single-player games.
Let’s just say the track record is there and it isn’t pretty.”
The game’s lead writers are all white.
“It’s stereotype city,” said PleasantlyTwstd.
“Our game is for everyone,“producer Daisuke Taka told Eurogamer.
DataDave and PleasantlyTwstd both praised Capcom’s approach with Street Fighter 6.
The game introduces new Black character Kimberley, who has become an instant favourite with the community.
Maybe one day Final Fantasy will take those steps as well.”
