Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Square Enix's Mind-Blowing Announcement You Can't Miss

Square Enix's recent claim about Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has raised some eyebrows among fans. Despite being the sequel to Final Fantasy 7 Remake and part of a planned trilogy, the company has stated that playing the Remake is not necessary to fully enjoy Rebirth. While this news has excited some fans, others are concerned about the direction the series is headed. In a Q&A on Final Fantasy 7's official Twitter account, the developers of Rebirth have revealed that the game will offer more player freedom, a diverse range of stories, and a complex narrative that delves into the fates of each character.

According to co-director of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Motomu Toriyama, players do not necessarily need to have played the first game to enjoy the upcoming sequel. The team has reportedly made preparations to ensure that new players and fans who missed out on Final Fantasy 7 Remake can still immerse themselves in the new timeline created by Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. However, some fans have expressed confusion and concern over Toriyama's statement, as Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is the second game in the trilogy, and it remains unclear how players can fully appreciate the story without playing the first game. Some speculate that Toriyama's comment may have been made to avoid negatively impacting potential sales.

Square Enix has made efforts to appeal to a wider audience with their Final Fantasy franchise, including discussing the possibility of removing numerals from game titles to ease confusion for new fans and changing turn-based combat to real-time combat. While these decisions may make sense from a business standpoint, they risk alienating long-time fans. Regardless, the Final Fantasy franchise remains incredibly popular, with the upcoming release of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for PlayStation 5 generating excitement among fans.