Nobuo Uematsu once again announces his retirement from composing video game music

Although Nobuo Uematsu has had an absolutely legendary career in the world of video games, he is aware that he will not be able to do it forever and since before Fantasy He already announced his retirement. In a recent video on Twitter, Uematsu indicates that he will permanently retire from the industry and The Neo Dimension of Fantasy

It will be your “final project.” But not his “final fantasy”, since he already confirmed the composition of the main theme of the third part of Final Fantasy 7 Remake –sequel to Rebirth– which he probably already did.

«This is my final project as a video game music composer. I hope you play it! Thank you for your support! »

Uematsu is best known for his work during his years at Square Enix. He joined the company in 1986, where he participated in more than half of the company’s main games. Final Fantasy

. His work has slowed down a bit in recent years, but he has still composed music for several games. Outside Final Fantasyyou can listen to their melodies in The Last Story, Blue Dragon, Fantasy Life and more. He also composed the main theme of Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Nobuo Uematsu’s retirement leaves an immense musical legacy in video games.

The Neo Dimension of Fantasy It comes out on December 5, 2024 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Switch and PC (Steam) and will also let you listen to the music of Final Fantasy.