Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Part 3: Balancing Nostalgia and Future

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's director Naoki Hamaguchi defends the game's pacing and side content, stating players are too busy to fully enjoy it and promising adjustments in the next installment to better balance story and gameplay. Despite some criticism of filler content, he emphasizes that the current length and structure are intentional, reflecting modern players' busy lifestyles, and notes that community feedback will influence future game design.