Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Director Confirms Trilogy's Planned Ending
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's director confirms the trilogy's ending has been planned since development began. The game's conclusion will tie into spin-off lore, including Advent Children. While the main story concludes in Rebirth, any future DLC will be considered a separate spin-off.
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Naoki Hamaguchi Doubles Down on Connecting All Final Fantasy VII Spin-Offs Into Revelation’s Ending
Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, stated that multiple spin-off titles will connect to the game's ending. He confirmed that the game will tie into the events of the Advent Children film, further expanding the Final Fantasy VII universe's narrative.
Roadmaps and Plans
The director of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth stated that the base game will conclude the main story. Any future downloadable content would be considered a spin-off rather than a continuation of the current narrative.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation’s Ending Will Make Players “Glad” to Play Through the Series – Director
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi aims for the game to make players feel glad they experienced the entire Remake series, rather than just focusing on the ending. He indicated the ending might be faithful, entirely new, or unexpected, and that the trilogy will incorporate lore from various spin-offs like Advent Children and Dirge of Cerberus. While DLC is a possibility if fan demand is high, the core story will conclude with the main game.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will end the trilogy story & any DLC would be a spinoff
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will conclude the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy's main story within its base game, according to director Naoki Hamaguchi. Any future downloadable content for Rebirth would be considered a spinoff rather than a continuation of the main narrative. Hamaguchi also expressed interest in pursuing an original project after the trilogy's completion in Spring 2027.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation boss says the ending "might be fully faithful to the original" RPG, or "it might end up being something completely different"
Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, discussed the potential endings for the game, stating it could be faithful to the original, completely different, or something unimaginable. He aims for the entire Remake trilogy to be a satisfying experience for players, regardless of the final outcome.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director is "serious about concluding the series" at the end of the JRPG, and any…
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi stated that the game's main story will conclude the JRPG series, with any potential DLC focusing on untold character stories rather than continuing the main narrative. He confirmed that development is proceeding with the goal of concluding the series in this final installment, though the possibility of DLC remains undecided.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's endgame fights may involve some minigames, but its director is more interested in using your levelled-up characters to "overcome difficult situations"
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi discussed the game's endgame, stating that while some minigames might be present, the focus will be on utilizing leveled-up characters to overcome difficult situations. He emphasized balancing new mechanics with the core combat system that players have developed throughout the RPG.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's portrayal of an "essential" scene from the OG JRPG made game director Naoki Hamaguchi cry in each of his 40 playthroughs
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed that a specific scene related to Cloud's identity and his connection to Zack and Aerith has made him cry in all 40 of his playthroughs. He described the scene as essential to the story and one of the most memorable experiences in the game, promising fans an emotional moment when it releases next spring.
Whether you believe it or not, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi says the end's been planned from the start
Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy director Naoki Hamaguchi stated that the ending for the series has been planned from the early stages of development. He also discussed the team's approach to player feedback, emphasizing that they do not aim to please the 'median average' to maintain the product's unique character. Hamaguchi confirmed that Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Rebirth will feature a similar number of minigames as its predecessor.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Players Can Shape Its Story But the Trilogy Will Have a 'Singular Ending' for Everyone
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi stated that while the remake trilogy will have a single, unified ending for all players, individual choices within the game will significantly shape Cloud's journey towards that conclusion. This approach aims to provide both player agency and a cohesive narrative arc across the trilogy.