Final Fantasy Spin-off Chocobo GP to Have at Least 20 Playable Characters
In the recently concluded Tokyo Game Show 2021, popular Japanese game development and publishing company Square Enix revealed new information about several of its upcoming titles. One such video game that was discussed during the Square Enix show lineup was Chocobo GP, which is considered by fans as the successor of the aptly named PlayStation title Chocobo Racing. During TGS 2021, the game's director shared that Chocobo GP will be having at least 20 characters in its roster.
Chocobo GP was announced before the Tokyo Game Show 2021 feature, during the recent September 2021 Nintendo Direct. Long-time fans were likely surprised by the announcement, given that there has not been a Chocobo Racing title since the first one in 1999. However, with the number of Square Enix remasters and ports for the Nintendo Switch, it is no wonder that the company set its sights on a well-loved title such as Chocobo Racing.
At the Square Enix showcase during TGS 2021, Chocobo GP's director Akihiko Maeda was asked during the discussion portion of the program whether the game would have additional DLCs such as maps or characters in the future. Though initially stating that he could not get into it in detail, Maeda later stated that there would be at least 20 characters in Chocobo GP. However, he did not reveal which specific ones will be made available upon launch. Given that Chocobo Racing is well-known for hosting a variety of popular Final Fantasy characters and creatures, fans will likely look forward to knowing which ones they can play as racers in Chocobo GP.
The Square Enix TGS 2021 showcase provided a lot of detail for gamers who are interested in purchasing Chocobo GP. Not only does it bring back the old-school style of kart racing made popular by games like Mario Kart, but the updated visuals have been updated and shown off during the program. Square Enix even had two of the game's voice actors join in to test run the title, providing viewers with a small taste of what Chocobo GP has in store.
Hopefully Square Enix will not hold out on information on Chocobo GP, especially when it comes to the anticipated mix of Final Fantasy characters it will have in its lineup. Though the game's launch has been slated for 2022, the developers did not reveal any official date, leaving fans to speculate on the actual release period.
Chocobo GP will launch for Nintendo Switch in 2022.
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