If you've dedicated hours mastering every twist and turn in Final Fantasy VII Remake in preparation for its sequel, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, you're in for a few surprises - both good and bad.
For starters, don't expect your hard-earned character builds or save files to carry forward.
Naoki Hamaguchi, the game director, clarified in a PlayStation Blog interview that although Rebirth directly follows the narrative of the Remake, players won't have the luxury to port their save files or character builds to the sequel. This is a move stemming from Square Enix's decision to ensure that each entry of the Final Fantasy VII remake project trilogy will stand independently. Such autonomy allows each game its unique balance, preventing levels and abilities from spilling over from one game to the next.
But it's not all bleak for dedicated players. Hamaguchi hinted at a special nod to fans of the previous game. Square Enix is offering in-game bonuses that should catch the eye of ardent Final Fantasy enthusiasts.
For those with PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 save data from Remake, they will be rewarded with the summon materia, Leviathan. Meanwhile, if you ventured into the Remake's DLC expansion, Episode Intermission, the summon materia, Ramuh, awaits.
