FFXIV's Yoshi-P is a One Piece enthusiast to the core, yet his ultimate collaboration ambition remains rooted in the RPG he's poured countless hours into: "My affection for Diablo is so profound that I'd yearn to craft a Diablo game of my own."

Naoki 'Yoshi-P' Yoshida, the producer of Final Fantasy 14 and Final Fantasy 16, has shown a strong interest in collaborating with Blizzard Entertainment's Diablo series. Yoshi-P, known for his passion for various anime and video games, has spent thousands of hours playing Diablo and has expressed a desire to create his own Diablo-like game.

Yoshi-P's team, JP Games, has been exploring the possibility of a collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment. This potential partnership has excited Yoshi-P, who has praised Blizzard Entertainment's staff in the past.

In addition to his interest in Diablo, Yoshi-P is a fan of several other series. He is a maniac about One Piece, a super fan of Evangelion, and also enjoys Gundam. Yoshi-P has even expressed a desire for Square Enix's MMORPG to feature Lilith, a character from the Evangelion series.

Final Fantasy 14 has had several successful crossovers, including Monster Hunter Wilds, Fall Guys, Dragon Quest, and Nier. If a collaboration with Diablo were to occur, it would be another exciting addition to the game's diverse crossover events.

However, Yoshi-P's comments about the release of Final Fantasy 14's next expansion have caused concern among fans. He has offered an ominous tease, saying "you won't have to wait long," but has also expressed concern about a potential delay, with a possible release date in March 2027.

Despite these concerns, Yoshi-P's passion for gaming and his dedication to Final Fantasy 14 remain unwavering. Fans can look forward to exciting possibilities, both within the world of Final Fantasy 14 and potentially in a new Diablo-like game from JP Games.