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Final Fantasy 7 Remake series director says story wasn’t influenced by player reactions, didn’t want to turn it into his “own personal fan project”

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Naoki Hamaguchi, director of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series, confirmed the team maintained a fixed story plan despite player feedback, explicitly rejecting the idea of creating a personal fan project. This decision was made during the lead-up to the game's conclusion next year, ensuring the narrative remained consistent with the original vision rather than adapting to audience reactions.

Key points

• Director Naoki Hamaguchi stated the team had a set story plan that was not altered by player reactions.
• The director explicitly rejected the notion of turning the project into a personal fan project.

Context

The director addressed the series as it prepares for its conclusion next year, emphasizing that the narrative was predetermined and not shaped by audience input.

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Evidence covers only the director's statement regarding the story plan; specific dates of player feedback or the exact timeline of the decision-making process are not detailed.

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