Speaking in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake Ultimania book (via Twitter) which was recently released in Japan, Square Enix has expanded upon the development of the JRPG epic. 

Much controversy surrounds the decision to release this long-awaited remake in the form of multiple episodes, a format which still doesn’t sit well with some fans.
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