Summary
Following a blizzard inHelldivers 2, a player took to social media to post a clip of their trek through the snowstorm in an exosuit that reminded them of the opening credits scene from Square Enix’sFinal Fantasy 6. TheHelldivers 2player then expressed their wish for a remake ofFinal Fantasy 6, which sparked debates among other players.
Considered one of the all-time best JPRGs,Final Fantasy 6celebrated its 30th anniversaryin April 2024. Originally released on the SNES,Final Fantasy 6has since seen re-releases on modern platforms as part of theFinal Fantasy Pixel Remastercompilation. Featuring an ensemble cast of characters, such as Terra, Locke, Sabin, and Celes, and the unforgettable villain Kefka Palazzo, both the plot and the music ofFF6have remained fan-favorites within theFinal Fantasyfranchise. ThoughFinal Fantasy 6has not been rumored to be getting a remake, other titles such as the speculatedFinal Fantasy 9remake have made the rounds.
WhileHelldivers 2has little in common with theFinal Fantasyfranchise, one player shared a moment that gave them a sense of nostalgia. On Reddit, aHelldivers 2player named Hawk071 shared a short video from their TikTok page on the r/FinalFantasy subreddit. In the 15-second video, Hawk071 changed the background music to “Terra’s Theme” fromFinal Fantasy 6for emphasis. As a blizzard began to subside, Hawk071 and one of their teammates werepiloting EXO-45 Patriot Exosuitson their way to raise Super Earth’s flag at a nearby point. With “Terra’s Theme” playing during the clip, the Exosuit march was seen as a reference to the opening credits ofFinal Fantasy 6. This prompted Hawk071 to use the clip as a wish for a remake ofFinal Fantasy 6.
Helldivers 2 Player Compares Snowy Battle To Final Fantasy 6’s Opening
At the beginning ofFinal Fantasy 6, an enslaved Terra is joined by two Imperial Magitek soldiers, Biggs and Wedge, as they march in their Magitek Armor through the snowy terrain of Narshe. During their trek, a lower-pitched version of “Terra’s Theme” played, and the credits appeared toward the top of the screen. The opening concluded as Narshe came into view. In response,Final Fantasyfans debated over how they would envision aFinal Fantasy 6remake. While a few jokingly responded by stating it could be split intomultiple parts like theFinal Fantasy 7 Remakesaga, others pointed to the HD-2D styles used inOctopath Travelerand similar games as a safe bet.
Just asHelldivers 2is shifting its update cycle, Square Enix is adjusting to a multiplatform release strategy for future titles. Only time will tell if a remake ofFinal Fantasy 6will be a part of the latter.
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