Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's subtle queer characters were all about presenting people "inhabiting this world in an authentic manner"
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi stated that the inclusion of queer characters was to present people inhabiting the world in an authentic manner, enhancing realism. He emphasized that the goal was to portray these characters with sincerity and care, rather than simply adding representation for its own sake. Hamaguchi believes that the presence of diverse, authentic relationships contributes to the world's overall realism and that players pay close attention to the nuances of these depictions.
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