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FF7 Revelation Director Says Queer Romances Help The World Feel Real
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- The Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy developers aimed to create a realistic world by including diverse characters, including queer background characters, to enhance the authenticity of the game's setting.
- Game director Naoki Hamaguchi emphasized that incorporating queer romances was a deliberate and sincere choice to reflect the variety of relationships players might encounter throughout the journey.
- A notable example in the game is a same-sex couple of women whose relationship evolves naturally, highlighting the developers' commitment to thoughtful representation rather than tokenism.
- Hamaguchi's approach contrasts with previous criticism faced by Final Fantasy XVI's director, Naoki Yoshida, who justified the lack of diversity by citing "narrative boundaries," showing a more progressive stance within Square Enix.
- This inclusion marks a significant step toward greater inclusivity and realism in the Final Fantasy series, reflecting a broader trend in gaming to portray diverse and authentic stories.
