Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trilogy Director Embraces Fan Debate
The director of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth sees passionate player arguments as a sign of the series' value. He confirmed the trilogy structure was necessary due to the original game's vast content. While major story changes are not planned for the final installment, minor pacing adjustments are expected.
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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director is happy people argue about the remake trilogy because when people "get heated," it means "they see value in those elements"
Naoki Hamaguchi, director for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and the upcoming Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, believes the heated online discussions surrounding the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy are a positive sign. He argues that passionate debates about story, characters, and gameplay elements indicate that players see value in the series. Hamaguchi also mentioned that the team is considering a physical edition for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake had "no option other than a trilogy," lead says, since the "sheer volume" of…
Naoki Hamaguchi, project leader for the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy, stated that dividing the original game into three parts was the only realistic option due to the sheer volume of story and content. He explained that even the initial Midgar section required substantial development to faithfully recreate. The decision to end the first part with Aerith's fate was a key catalyst for structuring the entire trilogy.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trilogy Won’t Bring Large Changes to Story, Says Director
Director Naoki Hamaguchi stated that the third game in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy will not significantly alter the original story, though visual fidelity improvements have led to minor adjustments in event pacing. Square Enix is preparing for the official announcement of the third installment, which is proceeding on schedule. The article also mentions the upcoming release of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch.
