Naoki Hamaguchi on Final Fantasy VII Revelation and Closing the Remake Trilogy
Naoki Hamaguchi, head of Square Enix, characterizes the approach to Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the concluding segment of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, as rapid. The original Final Fantasy VII debuted on PlayStation in 1997, representing a significant moment for the series in the West. The remake was first hinted at during the PS3 announcement and launched in 2020. Scheduled for 2024, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth delves deeper into its alternate reality theme, with Hamaguchi favoring the term 'multilayered' instead of 'multiverse.' The trilogy reimagines characters and narratives, transforming Wutai into a richly detailed city. Revelation will introduce Cid Highwind and Vincent Valentine, revamp super-boss encounters, and include a chapter selection feature. The innovative 'Function Integrated Tactical Suitwear' system enhances character class customization, aiming to enrich gameplay alongside open-world experiences.
Key facts
- Final Fantasy VII Revelation is the third entry in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, directed by Naoki Hamaguchi, studio head at Square Enix
- The original Final Fantasy VII was released on Sony's PlayStation in 1997
- Final Fantasy VII Remake launched in 2020 near the end of the PS4's lifespan; Final Fantasy VII Rebirth followed in 2024
- Hamaguchi prefers the terms 'multilayered' and 'reunion' over 'multiverse'
- Wutai, home of Yuffie, expands from a few screens in the original into a full city explorable with Chocobos
- Cid Highwind and Vincent Valentine join as the final two playable characters from the original game
- The Highwind airship allows flight and parachute descents in a world Hamaguchi describes as open at planetary scale
- The 'Function Integrated Tactical Suitwear' system lets players dress characters as pre-FF7 classes like Knights, White Mages and Summoners
Entities
Artists
- Naoki Hamaguchi
Institutions
- Square Enix
- Sony
- PlayStation
- Wired
Locations
- Japan
- Wutai
- Midgar
- Rocket Town