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Unfortunately, the current trajectory suggests that companies may choose the easier route—producing "safe" content that minimizes controversy but also diminishes originality. If Japanese game developers abandon their cultural voice, the industry might lose one of its most defining qualities.
Final Thoughts
Square Enix, once a pioneer of innovative Japanese RPGs and a company beloved worldwide, appears to be veering towards homogenized content aimed at pleasing everyone and offending no one. While diversification and regional sensitivity are important, they should not come at the expense of authenticity and cultural integrity.