"Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Book Confirms Barret as the Easiest Character to Date"
The Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Ultimania book confirms that Barret Wallace is the easiest character to date in the game, with the highest chance to gain affinity based on dialogue, side quests, mini-games, and battle mechanics. Players can deepen bonds with other party members through various interactions, but Barret reportedly has 26 opportunities to gain affinity for Cloud, compared to 24 for Red XIII and Yuffie, and 23 for Tifa and Aerith. The book also hints at the potential release of Part 3 in 3 years, as the development team remains intact.