Naoki Hamaguchi Doubles Down on Connecting All Final Fantasy VII Spin-Offs Into Revelation’s Ending
Final Fantasy VII Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi opened up on the game’s connection to the Advent Children film, saying that more than one of FF7’s spin-offs are going to tie into the game’s ending.
Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy VII Revelation, has stated that multiple spin-offs within the Final Fantasy VII universe will tie into the game's ending. During an interview at Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival Berlin 2026, he revealed that he is aware of fan theories surrounding the next game in the Remake trilogy and is considering all titles, including Dirge of Cerberus, Crisis Core, and Advent Children.
Hamaguchi emphasized that he does not want to connect the ending to specific spin-offs but wants to incorporate all relevant titles for a cohesive ending. He explained that the Remake series is a "new, overarching universe" that encompasses the lore of various spin-offs, not just Advent Children. Hamaguchi confirmed that Advent Children will be part of the game's canon and assured fans that the overall storyline will be consistent with Advent Children.
The director also mentioned that the Remake series aims to add new elements while maintaining the original story's integrity, avoiding a drastic departure from the original Final Fantasy VII story.
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