In a recent interview with Anime News Network, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi, producer Yoshinori Kitase, and Rebirth's battle director Teruki Endo provided insights into the development of the final installment of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy.
Regarding the trilogy’s narrative direction, Kitase reassured fans that while Remake Part 3 will introduce new developments, it will remain true to the essence of the original game.
"We've always kept the original in mind, and I don't think it's going to be a storyline that will betray the fans of the original [game]. But also, at the same time, [it's] been 27 years since the release of the original Final Fantasy VII. There are these things that we feel we can only do now in the remake project that can bring a new happiness, a new sort of feeling of satisfaction to the players playing this game now 27 years later. What this will entail exactly is something we hope players will experience soon."
Kitase acknowledged that while Remake Part 3 will feature surprises, the team aims to balance honoring the beloved story with introducing fresh elements, ensuring a meaningful yet innovative experience for players.
Interestingly, the developers also addressed fan theories, particularly the speculation surrounding Chadley. Hamaguchi discussed theories suggesting Chadley could be the final boss of the trilogy.
"After the panel yesterday, we were chatting with the voice actors over dinner, and this exact topic came up, funnily enough. We were talking about Chadley, which is that character who supports Cloud in Rebirth. And we were talking about how, like, some people think that he's actually evil and will turn out to be the last boss in the final title. We were cracking up about that."
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