Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Talks About Zack Fair and Vincent Valentine

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is poised to become a hum of a game when it launches next year. That's because, regardless of how it actually lands with audiences and critics, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will be a AAA powerhouse, if flashy, expensive Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is any indication of its extent and scope.

Revelation is also likely to land with a bang for another, more emotional reason: it's the conclusion of Final Fantasy 7 remake saga, which started more than six years ago with Final Fantasy 7 Remake. As such, it will reveal the many lingering mysteries in the Final Fantasy 7 world, while hopefully delivering satisfying conclusions for characters that have enthralled a new generation of gamers in recent years.

In addition to the likes of Cloud, Barrett, and Tifa, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation plans to add two new party members, Cid Highwind and Vincent Valentine, both of whom are fan favorites, with the latter even getting his own PlayStation 2 spin-off titled Final Fantasy 7 — Dirge of Cerberus. This puts him in the esteemed company of Zack Fair, who has also had one of his own FF7 by-product. And according to Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi, they will both get their due in it Final Fantasy 7 redo the conclusion.

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Vincent and Zack's Roles Will Be 'Even Bigger' in Final Fantasy 7 Revelation

In a recent discussion with GameRant, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi said this when asked about the PSP game's influence Final Fantasy 7: Crisis Core had on the upcoming match:

“Zack will have an even bigger role this time around, not just in the story, but in terms of the overall game experience for players.

In fact, this does not only apply Crisis corebut also Dirge of CerberusVincent Valentine spin-off. These spin-off titles have a rather large impact on the remake series as a whole, as the concept of remakes is to reimagine the entire world of FF7. So in that sense, Revelation will have elements that tie into these two games, and even Advent children.”

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Putting aside the unsolicited Advent children name-drop, it is clear that the two most popular single-player FF7 spin-offs will come into play Final Fantasy 7 Revelationalbeit in a circular way. Although it is unlikely that the game will directly adapt large chunks of Crisis core or Dirge of Cerberus (if not sure Final Fantasy 7 Revelation DLC theories prove correct), it will continue to hone in on Zack and Vincent, thereby further enhancing “the entire world of FF7“, as Hamaguchi put it.

Zack Fair's role in Final Fantasy 7 Revelation

Zack Fair was a capable first class SOLDIER, AKA an elite, genetically engineered member of the Shinra Army. Despite his often happy attitude, he took on a leadership role in the army and served as something of a role model to many younger recruits, including Cloud Strife. While the remake saga hasn't fully played its hand with this character, keeping his true fate and relationship with Cloud ambiguous, those who have played the original FF7 can attest to his importance.

What's next for Zack Fair?

In the original Final Fantasy 7Zack had almost no screen time and was not playable, but he is much more present in the remakes. He was even playable in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthso the fact that he comes back in Revelation is not exactly shocking. For the same reason, Hamaguchi's statement about Zack's role in “the overall gameplay experience” as well as the story shouldn't be surprising either. He will probably be playable again.

But that doesn't mean there won't be Zack-related surprises in store Final Fantasy 7 Revelation player. Newcomers will learn exactly how important Zack is to FF7 story, of course, but even series veterans may be in for some twists. It is undeniable that Zack's role is more visible, complicated and interactive in this interpretation of FF7so there is a good chance that he will appear in unexpected or significantly changed contexts. We might even get to play through another recreation of his story as it unfolded Crisis core.

Vincent Valentine's role in Final Fantasy 7 Revelation

Vincent may be even more of a mystery than Zack, at least at this point in the continuity of the remake. All players currently know is that he slept in a coffin for a seemingly long time and has “unfinished business” with Sephiroth, which prompted him to join the main party. Although he is unplayable in Rebirthwill Vincent Valentine be playable in Final Fantasy 7 Revelation.

What's next for Vincent Valentine?

Like Zack, Vincent will further expand his background FF7 Revelationwhich will shed light on mysteries such as his monstrous transformation, long sleeps in Shinra Manor, and brooding, gloomy attitude. It's hard to say more without directly spoiling Final Fantasy 7but suffice it to say that he is an interesting part of the “world of FF7which Square Enix wants to recreate through the remakes. He also plays a role in Advent childrenso it is possible Revelation will incorporate aspects of that film into Vincent's characterization this time around.