This article contains spoilers for Final Fantasy 7 Remake & Rebirth.
The three-part Final Fantasy 7 Remake series is likely the most ambitious remake project in gaming history. A recreation of one of the most beloved games ever was always going to have a lot to live up to, and many would agree that the team at Square Enix has risen to the occasion with the first two entries of the remake trilogy.
One of the semi-controversial aspects of the Remake project is the concept of the multiverse, a splintering of timelines that marks a distinct departure from the narrative of the original, which is a singular story. This has driven speculation from the community about how the plot is going to diverge in the unnamed final entry of the remake trilogy.
In an interview with Anime News Network, Final Fantasy 7 Remake producer Yoshinori Kitase commented on the speculation, hinting that the story and ending are going to be more faithful to the original than some fans think.
"We do hear a lot of players' different conjectures, saying 'Oh, how much will this story change from the original' and I do want to comment that I don't think...