FF7 Revelation Character Poses Echo the 1997 Original
The finale's official art leans on the 1997 original's poses, and fans read the resemblance as deliberate homage while tracking what the remake changed.
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
Square Enix set Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the finale of the remake trilogy, for April 8, 2027, on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2. The official site's character standing illustrations drew attention for resembling the 1997 original's art. Comparison images on X and Reddit pair the 1997 and 2027 versions of Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Red XIII, and Cait Sith. Fans read the poses as deliberate homage, while differences such as Aerith's pose and Cid's missing cigarette draw comment.
Cloud's sword over the shoulder, Barret's arm angle, and Tifa's fighting stance carry the original's look, and Red XIII and Cait Sith keep their silhouettes under new graphics. The official site's order differs from the comparison images, which rearranged official materials. Reactions include praise for the reproduced poses and nostalgia, with some pointing to differences in Aerith's pose and character physiques.
This is not the first time the original has surfaced: a June 2026 intro video used menu icons referencing it, and FF7 Rebirth drew attention to Cid's cigarette disappearing. The comparison drew similar regret over what the remake changed.
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