"Final Fantasy 7" Remake director Naoki Hamaguchi said that "Final Fantasy 7: Remake" may provide new players with a more engaging first experience compared to the original PlayStation game.

Final Fantasy 7 is one of the most iconic Japanese role-playing games of the PlayStation era.Whether it's unforgettable ensemble characters, unforgettable plot moments, or classic soundtracks that have become synonymous with the series, such as "The Wings of Angels," the name "Final Fantasy 7" has long been ingrained in pop culture.After several years of trailers from Square Enix, "Final Fantasy 7: Remake" will be released on PS4 as a limited-time exclusive in 2020.Since then, "Final Fantasy 7: Remake" and its sequel "Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth" have been launched on multiple game platforms, and the climax of the series is currently under active development.

Although both the original "Final Fantasy 7" and "Final Fantasy 7: Remake" have been launched on multiple platforms, director Naoki Hamaguchi said that new players may be more suitable to experience the remake first.Hamaguchi pointed out that although both versions have unique value in the hearts of players, he said frankly: "If you have the opportunity, I hope you can play "Final Fantasy 7: Remake" first and enjoy it as an independent new experience." He believes that the remake can bring a stronger initial impact to new players with its upgraded graphics and narrative techniques, and the game also retains many elaborate designs for fans of the original version.

Hamaguchi also reiterated that as "Final Fantasy 7: Remake INTERGRADE" will be launched on Switch2 and Xbox platforms on January 22, "Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth" and the unnamed third part of the series will also receive the same treatment."Final Fantasy 7: Remake INTERGRADE" will have a built-in "streamlined progression" system. Players can more easily experience the main plot by turning on options such as maxing out ultimate skills, doubling experience points, and maximizing magic crystal levels.

Square Enix announced that it will launch the physical version of the original "Final Fantasy 7" Switch cartridge on December 9. The product will be released simultaneously with "Final Fantasy 8: Remake" in the form of a $40 dual-game bundle.