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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation’s Director Kept Coming Back To The Witcher 3 For Inspiration
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Horizon served as significant inspirations for the game's cinematic storytelling and player agency. Hamaguchi frequently revisited The Witcher 3 for its excellence in delivering satisfying, cinematic moments within gameplay mechanics. Square Enix aims for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth to feature a "planetary scale" world upon its April 2027 release.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation’s Highwind Unlocks Early, Says Director, And Lets You Fly Almost Anywhere
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi discussed the implementation of the Highwind airship and its parachute mechanic, explaining the design choices to accommodate its scale and enhance player accessibility. The Highwind will be unlocked early in the game, allowing for extensive world exploration, and its interior will evolve as players progress. The game is set to release in Spring 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
