Final Fantasy 7's main character remains Cloud, but other party members will see increased focus
Director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed that Cloud Strife remains the main protagonist of the upcoming Final Fantasy 7 title, despite his reduced presence in recent marketing. The game will feature other characters more prominently, allowing players to switch characters on the fly and engage with unique content for each. This includes Red XIII's Queen's Blood arc and Tifa's piano mini-game.
Gaming Bolt reports the game is set to launch on April 8th, 2027, and will include dedicated content for characters such as Barret, Tifa, and Yuffie. The title aims to balance the narrative focus while delivering on fan expectations. Retro Gamer and Gaming Bolt refer to the game as Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, while Retro Gamer also mentions Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation’s Cloud is Still the Protagonist, But You’ll See “Other Characters” More
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed Cloud Strife remains the main protagonist, but the game will feature other characters more prominently. The title, set to launch on April 8th, 2027, will include dedicated content for characters like Barret, Tifa, and Yuffie, aiming to balance the narrative focus while delivering on fan expectations.
"Cloud is still the main character" of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, but the developers know you "want to…
Despite Cloud Strife's reduced presence in marketing for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, director Naoki Hamaguchi assures he remains the main character. The game will focus more on other party members, allowing players to switch characters on the fly and engage with unique content for each, such as Red XIII's Queen's Blood arc and Tifa's piano mini-game.
