Final Fantasy and Star Wars have the same problem, says former Square Enix exec: fans are getting older, and young people aren't interested
03-06-2026 23:12 via gamesradar.com

Final Fantasy and Star Wars have the same problem, says former Square Enix exec: fans are getting older, and young people aren't interested

The Twitter feed of former Square Enix business director Jacob Navok is a treasure trove of arguments that I don't entirely agree with, but I find myself nodding along to his comparison of Final Fantasy and Star Wars. In essence, he says, both series have the same problem: the established fan base is getting older, and what should be the new fan base is very small. Navok shared a report, citing Variety, which noted that Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu has not gone down well, struggling at t
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