Hajime Tabata directed 2016's Final Fantasy XV

Final Fantasy XV Director Hajime Tabata Explains His Square Enix Departure

By Matt Leonard

Hajime Tabata, director of Final Fantasy XV and until recently head of Square Enix’s Luminous Productions, recently explained his departure. Tabata left Square Enix in early November following reports that the Japanese publisher had canceled upcoming Final Fantasy XV content.

Speaking with Nico (via Gearnuke), Tabata opened up about his exit from…

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