Nobuo Uematsu, the iconic composer whose name has become synonymous with Final Fantasy and Square Enix, recently indicated that he may not compose the entire score for a video game again.
At 64 years old and having faced unspecified health issues, Uematsu has shared that he lacks the "physical and mental strength" for such demanding projects as composing full game soundtracks, which typically require intense dedication over two to three years.
Despite this, Uematsu remains involved with the Final Fantasy franchise by contributing main themes for the games - a series he has stood by since the first entry in 1987.
In a recent discussion with Zeit Online (as covered by VGC), Uematsu expressed a desire to focus on other projects, including compositions like Merregnon and Uematsu Nobuo conTIKI, his band. This shift signifies a notable change in Uematsu's career, which has been defined by his significant contributions to video game music, particularly through his work on the Final Fantasy series.