It's been revealed that Toshiro Tsuchida, who was a battle director on Final Fantasy X, Final Fantasy XI and Final Fantasy XII has left Square Enix.

Tsuchida was also the main behind the Front Mission franchise, having directed Front Mission 1 through 5. He also wrote the story for the original Front Mission.

It's not been detailed why he has left Square Enix, but this does throw the Front Mission franchise in doubt, especially after the flop that was Front Mission Evolved.