Some ofFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s themes might have been revealed through the developers' Japanese tweets. Witha very thin trickle of new detailsdropped as of late, it’s only fair that some might be more cryptic than others.Final Fantasy 7 Remakewas a very highly acclaimed game, bringing a fan-favoriteFinal Fantasyinstallment onto modern hardware with updated presentation and new genre-bending gameplay. That remake only covered the first chunk of the game, but it’s part of a planned series remaking each portion of the three-disc PS1 original from the ground up.Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthis the greatly anticipated second installment of this trilogy, picking up where the remake left off, but despite its unspecified release date, Square Enix isn’t shy about promoting it despiteFinal Fantasy 16being due out soon.RELATED:Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Will Be More Open Than Part 1In a series of tweets put out by Japanese Twitch streamer and CEO of Aitai Japan, Audrey Lamsam, some ofFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s plot themes have been hinted at via a translation of some developer comments by Square Enix. The translations include hints of timeline alterations in the main narrative, as well as a reveal as to what happened to Destiny after the previous game. It appears there will be an emphasis on Zack’s character arc in the new installment, including his famous quote, “The price of freedom is steep.” Withnews onFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthexpected to be sparsethroughout the first half of 2023, even cryptic hints such as this one should be enough to get fans talking.
Apparently, the company has been releasing new messages each day promotingFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthand revealing details about it, such asits adjusted release window, the story context, and an invitation for fans to stay tuned for more details. Each revelation is subtle in nature, and when combined with the need to translate it from Japanese, seems to be designed to encourage speculation and discussion, which is one of several things a video game needs in order to generate hype and make bank. This is a good sign, considering Square Enix’s hit-and-miss record when it comes to game promotion.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthshould be a very interesting game with its amalgamation of nostalgia and modernity, combined with being a sequel to a critically acclaimed game that released during a slow yearand made countless changes to its worldthat open up many possibilities for the future. It should be interesting to see whatever else Square Enix hints at for the game later down the line.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthis expected to drop for the PlayStation 5 near the tail-end of 2023.
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