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FFVII Remake: Growth Over Romance; Intergrade Switch Release Announced

10/10/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Director Naoki Hamaguchi says the Cloud–Tifa kiss signals growth, not canon romance.
Romance remains non-canon; players can explore relationship choices across the FFVII Remake trilogy.
Cissnei is enhanced for FFVII Rebirth, showing maturity and ties to Zack, retaining her essence.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade arrives on Switch 2 January 22, 2026, with pre-orders and bonuses.

History

Historical Context

Released on January 31, 1997, Final Fantasy VII by Square Enix transformed the RPG genre with its intricate storytelling and character development, selling over 13 million copies worldwide. The game's success marked a turning point for Japanese role-playing games in Western markets, leading to a multimedia franchise that includes the ongoing Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, which began in 2020.

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Story summary

Director Naoki Hamaguchi says the Cloud–Tifa kiss signals growth, not canon romance.
Romance remains non-canon; players can explore relationship choices across the FFVII Remake trilogy.
Cissnei is enhanced for FFVII Rebirth, showing maturity and ties to Zack, retaining her essence.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade arrives on Switch 2 January 22, 2026, with pre-orders and bonuses.

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