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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation masterfully blends nostalgia and new in an exciting and overwhelming package
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation promises an overwhelmingly enormous experience, masterfully blending nostalgia with new elements. Director Naoki Hamaguchi emphasizes the design ethos of making everything feel both familiar and fresh, with a vast amount of content comparable to or exceeding Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. The preview highlights seamless open-world exploration, character-focused narratives, and engaging combat.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation boss is "so sorry" for what happens to Aerith in Rebirth, but if you're still upset, "you may change your opinion" by the end of the remake trilogy
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi apologizes for Aerith's fate in the game, suggesting players may change their opinion by the end of the remake trilogy. The article discusses the controversial death of Aerith at the hands of Sephiroth and hints at potential future revelations.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's massive amount of content is "part of what makes the game so appealing," lead says, who promises "it's all good" stuff
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi states that the game will feature at least as much, if not more, content than Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. He acknowledges that "open-world fatigue" is a concern for players and emphasizes that Revelation will offer more player choice in how they engage with its vast amount of content, learning from feedback on Rebirth.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation May Have More Content Than Rebirth, per Director: “It’s All Good Content”
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi stated that the upcoming finale will contain at least as much, and possibly more, content than Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. He assured that all content will be appealing and contribute to the game's appeal, despite some players feeling overwhelmed by Rebirth's scope. The game is set to launch on April 8th, 2027, for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2, with two paid expansions planned for post-launch.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Says “Resolve” Was Never Considered As a Possible Title
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed that "Resolve" was never a contender for the game's title, despite being a core theme. The team ultimately chose "Revelation" after considering three final options, with the North American Square Enix team unanimously agreeing it was the best fit. The game is set to release on April 8th for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director personally vetoed having to unlock new jobs for each character throughout the game
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi personally decided to allow all party members access to all FITS jobs from the start, overriding an initial plan for individual character unlocks. This decision simplifies the job system, though unique costumes for each job and separate cosmetic skins will still be available for players to customize character appearance.
Square Enix's "graphical goal" for Final Fantasy 7 remakes was 2005 spin-off film Advent Children as it's the "ideal version" of the 29-year-old JRPG
Square Enix used the 2005 film Final Fantasy 7: Advent Children as a graphical benchmark for the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy, believing it represented an ideal vision of the original JRPG. Director Naoki Hamaguchi stated the goal was to gamify the film's visual appeal and atmosphere for players. This approach was feasible due to advancements in gaming graphics since the film's release.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation’s FITS Are Unlocked for All Party Members in the First 5 to 6 Hours
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed that all four FITS, equivalent to a Job system, will be accessible to the entire party within the first five to six hours of gameplay. This change encourages greater player freedom, and a transmog feature will allow characters to retain their appearance while using different FITS. The game launches on April 8th, 2027, for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Says He Wants it to “Move Beyond Being a Classic of the Past”
Naoki Hamaguchi, director of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy, expressed his desire for the franchise to evolve beyond its classic status and attract new fans for decades to come. Square Enix aims to expand the Final Fantasy 7 intellectual property by incorporating elements from previous spin-offs into the upcoming Final Fantasy 7 Revelation and its DLCs, which will feature characters like Sephiroth, Vincent, and Cissnei.
Square Enix wants to turn Final Fantasy 7 into "an IP with an ever-evolving future" beyond the FF7 Remake…
Square Enix aims to evolve the Final Fantasy 7 franchise into an ever-evolving intellectual property for future generations, moving beyond its status as a classic. Game director Naoki Hamaguchi stated the Remake trilogy's goal is to create new fans for the series over the next 20 to 30 years.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is getting a physical version, but it will require an internet connection to download
The physical edition of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will require an internet connection to download over 100GB of game data, unlike previous entries in the series. This applies to all platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and the Nintendo Switch 2, with the latter's version being particularly large at 130GB. The game is set to release on April 8, 2027.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will receive two story DLCs
Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will receive two post-launch story DLCs, focusing on Sephiroth and Vincent Valentine. Game Director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed the decision was made in response to fan requests. The DLCs are titled "Sephiroth" and "Vincent & the Turks."
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation finally gets a 2027 release date, as Final Fantasy Resonance gets a surprise demo
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has received a confirmed release date of April 8, 2027, launching simultaneously worldwide on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Additionally, Square Enix announced a playable demo for their upcoming HD-2D RPG, Final Fantasy Resonance, available now for download.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation DLC confirmed: premium Story Expansion Pass covers 2 expansions about Sephiroth and Vincent
Square Enix has officially confirmed story DLC for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, which will be released as a two-part "Story Expansion Pass." The first DLC, titled Sephiroth, is slated for winter 2027 to spring 2028, followed by the Vincent & the Turks DLC within the same vague window. The pass will also be included in new Premium and Premium Plus editions of the game.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation release date finally set for April, new trailer shows off open-world gameplay in the Wutai…
Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will launch on April 8, 2027, with a new trailer showcasing open-world gameplay and party members like Cid and Vincent. The release date is nearly seven years after Final Fantasy 7 Remake.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Story Expansion Pass Announced, Features Sephiroth and Vincent DLC
Square Enix announced a Story Expansion Pass for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, featuring DLCs for Sephiroth and Vincent Valentine. Director Naoki Hamaguchi clarified these will focus on "untold stories" rather than the main ending. The expansion pass is included with the Premium Edition, which also grants 24 hours of early access. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is set to release on April 8th, 2027, for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation boss is "very much aware" you hate Chadley for being a socially inept doofus, but he will soon have "a very integral part" in the story anyway
Final Fantasy 7 Remnant director Naoki Hamaguchi acknowledges fan dislike for the character Chadley but teases his integral role in the upcoming game's main story. Chadley, who was introduced in Final Fantasy 7 Remake as a researcher for Shinra, will have a significantly changed role in Remnant, potentially playing a strong part in the narrative.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation includes more spin-off characters, Naoki Hamaguchi says, and devs "thought really hard" about including more compilation references for the trilogy's finale
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi stated that the game will continue the tradition of including references to the wider Final Fantasy 7 compilation. The development team put significant effort into integrating characters and elements from spin-off titles into the trilogy's finale, aiming to create a comprehensive new version of the FF7 universe.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director promises to "go even deeper" into Vincent's backstory since the JRPG's goth icon has been a mystery for 30 years
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi has stated that the upcoming game will delve much deeper into the backstory of the character Vincent Valentine, who has remained a mystery for 30 years. Hamaguchi promises new reveals about Vincent's past and what shaped him into the character players know, aiming to satisfy fans eager to learn more about the former Turk.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation boss says The Witcher 3 "inspired me for so many years," and it was "a great…
Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, expressed his long-standing admiration for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, calling it a significant inspiration for his work. Developers from CD Projekt Red, including Miles Tost and CEO Michał Nowakowski, reciprocated the sentiment, highlighting their own appreciation for the Final Fantasy series. This mutual respect was evident at Gamescom, where both companies showcased their respective titles.
