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Hayes Madsen

'Crisis Core' ending explained: How it ties into 'FF7 Remake' and 'Rebirth'


Final Fantasy VII is one of the most renowned stories in all of gaming, and Crisis Core Reunion brings a fascinating new dimension to the overall narrative of the franchise, delving further into characters like Zack, Cloud, and Aerith. Crisis Core serves as a direct prequel to both FF7, but ever since the release of Final Fantasy VII Remake, the timeline — or timelines? — have gotten a bit muddled. Even though the original Crisis Core was released in 2007, it’s clear the game’s story will have some major influences on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. In order to unravel just what might be coming in FF7’s future, we’ll break down the ending of Crisis Core Reunion.

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