The key plot points of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will not be hastily rewritten based on player expectations. Development lead Naoki Hamaguchi stated that the story direction for the trilogy's final chapter will still be determined by senior team members who worked on the original, following their own creative vision.
Naoki Hamaguchi stated that while the team will consider player feedback in other aspects of the game, they will not let it influence major narrative decisions. In his view, staying true to the creators' vision will ultimately be a better reward for fans. Therefore, the team will not alter the core ending to cater to widespread player expectations.
This remake trilogy is not simply a retelling of the 1997 Final Fantasy VII story. The team aims to build a new, complete version that incorporates various elements from the expanded universe into a single work, including characters and storylines from Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core and Final Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus, as well as content from the animated film Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children.
This integrative approach will continue in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. The team has not ruled out bringing back popular characters from spin-off titles, hoping the final product will appeal to fans of different branches of the Final Fantasy VII world. Currently announced details only cover the creative direction; specific returning characters, plot points, and the final ending have yet to be revealed.