The Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy isn't just a chance for older fans to revisit the iconic 1997 JRPG in a modern package but it's also Square Enix's opportunity to retell the story and delve deeper into each character, especially as it was limited by the technology of its time.

One of the characters that's benefitted a lot from the expansion of Final Fantasy 7 over the past few decades is Zack Fair, who, before the FF7 Remake, was mostly popular only with casual fans as the chipper version of the man that Cloud Strife thought he was.

Now, co-director Naoki Hamaguchi has provided further insights into Zack's expanded role in the upcoming sequel as he doubles down on earlier interviews and reports, suggesting that players can expect fresh experiences and deeper insights into the 1st Class SOLDIER.

Over a decade after his backstory was first explored, Zack Fair is finally getting his time in the limelight.

In the original Final Fantasy 7, Zack played a relatively minor role, but he has become increasingly central to the story through subsequent releases like Crisis Core and Advent Children. His surprise survival in FF7 Remake has set the stage for significant changes in the sequel. Hamaguchi has described Zack as a crucial character whose presence will enhance players' understanding of the game's setting. He will be used to illustrate the world's governing policies and rules, potentially leading to a different ending from the one familiar to fans of the original game.