The rumor mill started whirring into action following an interview with series write, Kazushige Nojima, in the HD Ultimania book released alongside the HD remaster. In it Nojima briefly hits upon the topic of a third entry in the series, citing Square Enix's tried and tested "fan demand" corporate slogan. Basically if fans express enough interest then there could possibly be "new developments" in the world of Spira. He goes as far to say that he would personally like to see a sequel such as FINAL FANTASY X-3.
Technically Nojima has already penned an indrect sequel in the form of the newly released novel, FINAL FANTASY X-2.5 ~The Eternal Calm~. The novel takes place directly following the events of X-2. However, the prospect of X-3 has certainly set the community ablaze.
Further tantalising details came to light when the long-teased 30 minute voice drama featured at the end of HD Remaster's credits, was posted online. Based on what has been translated so far; Sin has somehow returned to the world of Spira. Tidus and Yuna call off their relationship as Yuna sets off on another journey to defeat Sin... again. The voice drama was written by Nojima himself and takes place after the events of X-2 which, coupled with The Eternal Calm novel, seek to expand the universe created in FINAL FANTASY X. If you actually needed a reason to pick up the HD Remaster when it hits western shores in March 2014, you've now got one!
Our forums are currently buzzing with speculation about what X-3 could entail, and most posters are decidedly in the "smurf yeah, day one purchase" camp right now. What are your thoughts?
Here's the extended voice drama in all it's Japanese glory for your listening pleasure:
Final Fantasy X Scenario Writer On The Possibility Of Final Fantasy X-3 - Siliconera
Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD Remaster voice drama spoilers leak out, suggest sequel is inevitable | Nova Crystallis ]
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