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With the reveal that the Final Fantasy 7 Remake project will end after a third entry, fans are wondering how the original story will be retold. The names of the first two entries have hinted at story beats and the third could do the same.
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Testuya Nomura confirmed to Dengeki Online that the third part of the series will follow the naming convention of Remake and Rebirth.
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In a wild twist, Cloud could seek to redeem Sephiroth. After all, they both suffered mental breaks due to the truth being revealed.
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At the end of the original game, the planet suffers a massive blow. The retelling could seek to show how the party could bring life back to the planet, especially if time travel is involved.
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Despite the changes that have been made so far, the last installment could ultimately return the story to the original path.
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Instead of focusing on Cloud, the game could show the aftermath of Meteor. Expanding on the ending of the original.
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An entirely new path forward could be forged, as we have seen with the return of characters like Zack.
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With this project being more a sequel than a remake, it is possible the game could outright bring players back to the original game’s timeline.
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Of course, the question most fans want to know is if the game will change the fate of Aerith. She could be brought back in some way, even if it is an Aerith from another timeline.