"Arknights" producer "Hai Mao" recently revealed on social media that he had visited Square Enix and toured the development studio for the Final Fantasy VII Remake series.
Hai Mao wrote in a tweet: "It was great to meet Naoki Hamaguchi at Square Enix! Thank you for your warm hospitality, the studio tour, and for sharing insights into the Final Fantasy VII Remake series. We learned so much! Wishing the team all the best with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Hope to see you again soon!"
This news quickly sparked heated discussion within the player community. The comment section was flooded with numerous "Could it be?" speculations, with many players guessing that this meeting might hint at a collaborative crossover between Arknights and the Final Fantasy VII series.
Although neither party has officially responded regarding any collaboration plans, Arknights has frequently engaged in cross-over collaborations with other well-known IPs, including Rainbow Six Siege and Monster Hunter, so players' expectations are not unfounded. Coupled with Hai Mao's special mention of having "learned so much" and hoping to "see you again soon," it further fuels players' imagination about future possibilities.