“Today’s players are often time‑pressed and prefer stories that reach their conclusion more quickly, since they juggle many responsibilities and titles.”
Game director Naoki Hamaguchi stated that the third entry in the Final Fantasy 7 remake will adopt a tighter narrative structure, taking into account feedback from players about the second installment, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. In a recent interview he acknowledged that some players felt Rebirth’s story segments ran long, although Hamaguchi himself does not agree with that assessment.
Today’s players are often time‑pressed and prefer stories that reach their conclusion more quickly, since they juggle many responsibilities and titles.
However, the development team is focused on finding the right pacing for the final chapter so the game feels more streamlined while preserving the narrative’s quality and depth.
Previously, Hamaguchi also hinted that the trilogy’s third entry will introduce a different gameplay experience than Rebirth.
We’re crafting something fresh for Final Fantasy 7 — it will be revealed soon, and we already have a working build that demonstrates a new gameplay style.
Source: iXBT.games