Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, recently discussed the shift from turn-based to real-time combat in RPGs. He believes players are leaning more towards real-time mechanics, making them a popular choice in modern gaming. While he respects turn-based gameplay, he sees a bright future for real-time systems in the franchise. With action-oriented games gaining popularity, do you think turn-based RPGs can still thrive?

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