Sakaguchi directing The Last Story - first time directing in 18 years

[Mr Khan]

Soriku said:

Mr Khan said:

I'm not entirely understanding the cause behind the secrecy. Why would gamers care whether or not he was the director?

Because he hasn't directed for 18 years so this is a surprise.

But he seemed to indicate that might be a negative thing, like "gamers wouldn't accept me," or something.