Final Fantasy VII Revelation Director Doubles Down on Connecting All Spin-Offs into the Game’s Ending

Naoki Hamaguchi, the director of Final Fantasy VII Revelation, has recently opened up about the game’s connection to the Advent Children film and its ties to other spin-offs in the FF7 universe.

In an interview with YouTuber Ashif’s Release Notes at Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival Berlin 2026, Hamaguchi revealed that he is well aware of the fan theories surrounding the next game in the Remake trilogy, particularly where ties to other properties in the FF7 universe are concerned.

Hamaguchi assured Ashif that he is carefully considering all of these titles, specifically mentioning Dirge of Cerberus, Crisis Core, and of course, the Advent Children movie.

‘I see a great deal of that discussion. I’ve seen a lot of people discussing and speculating off the back of interviews with myself and with Kitase-san, ‘Is the ending of this going to connect to Advent Children?’ he began.

‘But it’s not a question. I don’t want to sit here and say it connects to this, it connects to that. But obviously, there are a lot of other titles within the VII universe. So, we’re talking about Advent Children, we’re talking about Dirge of Cerberus, Crisis Core. And we want to bring all of those in and make sure we’re not leaving those out.’

Hamaguchi’s latest comments have created a heated conversation within the fanbase, with some lamenting the trilogy’s shift away from the original game’s storyline in favor of a metaverse-style combo of all FF7 properties, while others remain cautiously optimistic about what this entails for the fates of Cloud, Tifa, Barret, and co.

While Hamaguchi was careful not to say anything that would outright spoil things, his answer has certainly fueled an animated debate within the community, especially following similar comments previously made by other devs working on the Remake trilogy.

Hamaguchi made similar remarks in an August 1 interview with Automaton, confirming that the Remake series is a ‘new, overarching universe that encompasses the lore of the many various spin-offs’ in the FF7 universe ‘not just Advent Children, but also Dirge of Cerberus and Crisis Core.’

‘We’re not denying the possibility of the ending tying into FFVII AC, but rather, we’re saying that FFVII AC has just been incorporated into the overarching FFVII remake series, including the ending. However, I won’t comment on whether the ending is positioned to lead into it,’ he told the outlet.

And in 2023, producer Yoshinori Kitase told Eurogamer very definitely that this is the case: ‘We are finally going to link up with Advent Children, that is going to be part of canon,’ he said. ‘The overall storyline, the developments, will not go wildly out in a way that will not add up to Advent Children in the end. I don’t think anyone wanted that, that’s not what we’re looking to create here.’

Hamaguchi’s latest comments have sparked a new wave of speculation and excitement among fans, with many eagerly awaiting the release of Final Fantasy VII Revelation in spring 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

According to Hamaguchi, the game’s ending will tie into the Advent Children film, as well as other spin-offs in the FF7 universe, including Dirge of Cerberus and Crisis Core. However, he remains tight-lipped about the specifics, fueling further speculation and debate within the community.

Hamaguchi has also spoken about the game’s story, revealing that while players will be able to shape the story in some way, everyone will ultimately come to a ‘singular ending.’

‘The idea is to kind of change the approach and the depth of these story moments for these characters in this final chapter,’ he said. ‘We hope players look forward to that moment in the game.’

In June, Hamaguchi spoke further about Revelation’s ending, saying that the game will feature a new, overarching universe that encompasses the lore of the many various spin-offs in the FF7 universe. He also confirmed that the Remake series is a ‘new, overarching universe that encompasses the lore of the many various spin-offs’ in the FF7 universe ‘not just Advent Children, but also Dirge of Cerberus and Crisis Core.’

Hamaguchi’s comments have created a heated conversation within the fanbase, with some lamenting the trilogy’s shift away from the original game’s storyline in favor of a metaverse-style combo of all FF7 properties, while others remain cautiously optimistic about what this entails for the fates of Cloud, Tifa, Barret, and co.

Ultimately, the release of Final Fantasy VII Revelation in spring 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store will provide fans with a deeper understanding of the game’s connections to the Advent Children film and other spin-offs in the FF7 universe.

As the release date approaches, fans are eagerly awaiting the game’s story and gameplay, and Hamaguchi’s comments have only added to the excitement and anticipation surrounding the game.