“Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Says Balancing New Content with Original Legacy Was ‘Abso” — what this page in the network covers. Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, emphasized that respecting the original 1997 classic was paramount. In an interview, he said it was ‘absolutely essential’ not to turn the remake project into his own personal fan project. Hamaguchi explained that while adding new story elements and expanding the world, the team constantly checked against the original to maintain its spirit.
He believes players have deep emotional connections to the original characters and story, so deviating too far would betray that trust. The remake trilogy, developed by Square Enix, has sold millions of copies worldwide, proving the balance is working. With the final part still in development, fans can expect the same careful approach to honoring the legacy while delivering fresh surprises. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.