Square Enix considers dropping numbered titles for Final Fantasy games.

Square Enix has discussed the possibility of removing numbers from Final Fantasy game titles, according to Final Fantasy 16 producer Naoki Yoshida. He suggested that using numbers in mainline series entries could be off-putting for new players, who might think they need to have played the previous games to enjoy the latest one. Yoshida said that removing numbers from the title would make it easier to understand for new players. Final Fantasy 16 will be released for PlayStation 5 on June 22.