Yoshinori Kitase, the producer of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, has teased further changes over the upcoming instalments.
The first chapter of the remake was released in 2023, with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth due for release in 2023 before an as-of-yet-unnanounced third game completes the trilogy.
In a four-star review of the beginning, NME wrote: “Final Fantasy 7 Remake lets a new generation of players experience probably the most influential RPGs of all time, but it doesn't settle for an easy adaptation. With a beautifully realised world along with a tremendous combat system, this reimagining will delight the dedicated fans and wow the newcomers seeking to see what all the fuss is about.”
In a brand new interview with VG247, producer Yoshinori Kitase spoke about changing the iconic role-playing game. “We approached the Final Fantasy 7 Remake project using the aim to make it something that might be enjoyed by both fans from the original game and people who did not know it,” he explained.
He continued to talk about playing remakes “out of the overwhelming nostalgia. It is enjoyable for a while, but the fun from that nostalgia only really lasts through the first sections. I realised this halfway through and didn’t keep on playing,” he added.
“Due to this, I decided that Final Fantasy 7 Remake would not just appeal to nostalgia, but would come with a new story as well to feel both nostalgic and fresh at the same time.”
Kitase went on to describe those alterations in Part One of the remake project implies that “for Part 2 and Part 3, we could give fans the excitement of wondering which parts is going to be 100 percent faithful to the original and where the new elements will be added.”
He continued: “The original Final Fantasy 7 continues to be loved by the fans for more than 20 years, however i started to feel that I did not want it to finish off as something within an archive, and desired to make it a title that continues to be loved for an additional A century in the future. It is exactly what Final Fantasy 7 Remake is.”
Earlier this season, Square Enix confirmed that Final Fantasy 7 Day has been “officially registered” in Japan, and can take place on January 31 each year.
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