Nobuo Uematsu, the legendary composer known for his work on the Final Fantasy series, has announced his retirement from composing full game soundtracks. Over a 38-year career, he contributed to 21 Final Fantasy games, leaving an indelible mark in the realm of video game music.
- He last completed Fantasian Neo Dimension and remains open to working on smaller projects or individual pieces in the future.
- His physical and mental health are cited as reasons behind his retirement from major soundtracks.
- Uematsu’s contributions have elevated video game music to a respected art form, inspiring countless composers.
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I thought he announced his retirement last year? or was that one of those “one more project and then I’m done” kind of announcements