Square Enix SaGa Localisation Director Neil Broadley Dies

Neil Broadley, Localisation Director for Square Enix's SaGa series, has died at the age of 45 following a long battle with cancer. He joined Square Enix in 2012, with his first project being the English localisation of Final Fantasy Dimensions, and he later worked on Final Fantasy XI Online: Ultimate Collection - Seekers Edition and Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster. Before his death he left a message thanking fans and wishing them health, happiness and a long life, noting he would not be around to see his next project released.

Neil Broadley, Localisation Director for Square Enix's SaGa series, has died at the age of 45 following a long battle with cancer. He joined Square Enix in 2012, with his first project being the English localisation of Final Fantasy Dimensions, and he later worked on Final Fantasy XI Online: Ultimate Collection – Seekers Edition and Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster. Before his death he left a message thanking fans and wishing them health, happiness and a long life, noting he would not be around to see his next project released.

Originally reported 6 November 2026. Read the full story with all the details on timeextension.com

Square Enix SaGa Localisation Director Neil Broadley Dies
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