FFVII Revelation Director: Fan Reaction Didn't Change Core Story
Naoki Hamaguchi told Edge that the team avoided making the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy feel like a personal fan project.
Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy VII Revelation, said the developers have not altered the core story of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy in response to fan reactions. Hamaguchi made the comments in an interview with Edge magazine, according to Kotaku.
He said it was essential to avoid turning Final Fantasy VII into what felt like his own personal fan project. The team, he added, constantly asked themselves whether what they were creating could truly be called FFVIIR.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation is set to arrive early next year.
Background
The trilogy began with Final Fantasy VII Remake, which left many fans wondering how much the new games would change the original PlayStation game's story. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth stayed largely faithful to the source material while adding curve balls near its end. The remake trilogy has also added a meta dimension with ghosts called Whispers that try to hold the timeline to its intended destiny.
Quick answers
When is Final Fantasy VII Revelation coming out?
Final Fantasy VII Revelation is set to arrive early next year.
Did fan reactions change the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy's story?
No. Director Naoki Hamaguchi said the developers have not altered the core story based on fan reactions.