Final Fantasy XV Art Director Leaves Square Enix; Calls Final Fantasy XV “The Greatest Ending”

Giuseppe Nelva October 1, 2016 11:20 PM EST

Yesterday, Final Fantasy XV Art Director Yusuke Naora announced on Twitter that he resigned from his post at Square Enix after 24 years at the company.

That said, explained that he will continue to work on illustrations and design for the house of Final Fantasy, probably as a freelancer, like Akihiko Yoshida is currently doing after he left the company in 2013.

Naora-san also mentioned that he saw the ending of Final Fantasy XV, and that has become “the greatest ending,” and “the finest work” thanks to everybody in the team performing fantastically.

You can read the full message below.

As of 30th September, I resigned Square Enix, the company I worked for 24 years. — 直良有祐 naora yusuke (@NaoraYusuke) October 1, 2016

@NaoraYusuke Yesterday, Taba-chan kindly showed me FFXV’s ending. It was my last work, and it became the greatest ending. — 直良有祐 naora yusuke (@NaoraYusuke) October 1, 2016

@NaoraYusuke Everybody did fantastic! It was the finest work. — 直良有祐 naora yusuke (@NaoraYusuke) October 1, 2016

@NaoraYusuke I’ve a little regret about the release date’s postpone, although, I was happy cause felt like they tried to let me have honor. — 直良有祐 naora yusuke (@NaoraYusuke) October 1, 2016

@NaoraYusuke Even after my resignation, I will continue illustration and design works with Square Enix, — 直良有祐 naora yusuke (@NaoraYusuke) October 1, 2016

@NaoraYusuke and I also want to try out much new opportunity, so I wish you can still support me. — 直良有祐 naora yusuke (@NaoraYusuke) October 1, 2016

@NaoraYusuke Even Thank you for letting me have all kind of wonderful experience with a lot of people!

Thanks again for everything. — 直良有祐 naora yusuke (@NaoraYusuke) October 1, 2016