Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Devs on Ending Experience

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's developers want players to personally experience the trilogy's ending without having it explained by others. Director Naoki Hamaguchi and battle director Teruki Endo shared this philosophy during a panel at PAX West 2026.

A concluding slide at the panel directly told fans, "We hope you experience the climax as something that’s not explained to you by someone else, but rather, as something that belongs to you." This sentiment frames the upcoming conclusion to the Remake trilogy.

Developer Philosophy on the Climax

Hamaguchi elaborated on the team's approach to the finale. He stated that the developers prefer players to find answers through their own journey rather than receiving explanations from the creators. The director emphasized that the accumulated reunions, companion bonds, and final resolve built across the three games all lead to this key third title. The team hopes players carry their personal journey and feelings into these final moments.

This has led to speculation about how definitive the ending will be. Some wonder if Revelation will provide fewer concrete answers than fans expect, opting for more interpretive or vague resolutions. The original Final Fantasy 7 concluded three decades ago, and the new game aims to balance faithfulness to that legacy with new narrative possibilities.

Confidence and Fan Reaction

The development team expresses strong confidence in their work. Earlier this year, Hamaguchi told VGC, "To be completely honest, I think we’re pretty confident and happy with how it’s turned out." He added that the team is excited to see how the fanbase will react to the story's conclusion.

This confidence extends to the game's potential place within the broader Final Fantasy 7 compilation. Square Enix has released several spin-offs over the years, including Dirge of Cerberus for PS2, Crisis Core for PSP, and the Advent Children movie. There is fan speculation that Revelation might work to tie these disparate parts of the franchise into a more coherent whole.

Connections to the Broader Compilation

Hamaguchi addressed potential links to the Advent Children film specifically. He told Automaton last month that the team is not denying the possibility of the ending tying into FFVII AC. Instead, he clarified that Advent Children has been incorporated into the overarching FFVII remake series, which includes the ending. However, he declined to comment on whether Revelation's ending is specifically positioned to lead into that film.

This approach aligns with a broader goal Hamaguchi mentioned during the PAX West panel: to pass Final Fantasy VII on to the next generation. He suggested one aim of the remake trilogy is to expand FFVII's future, moving it beyond a classic of the past and shaping it into an IP with an changing future. This philosophy hints that Revelation may not be the final Final Fantasy VII game audiences see.