'Final Fantasy 7 Remake' News: Game director confirms emphasis on action gameplay

Sorry, Final Fantasy 7 purists: The new Final Fantasy 7 remake is going to have a drastically overhauled battle system — one that emphasizes action-oriented gameplay instead of the old-school turn-based style you're used to. This isn't brand-new information, but apparently there were some rumors to the contrary that needed to be clarified. And before you ask, there's still no word on any kind of a release date, but we'll keep you updated as we learn more about Final Fantasy 7 Remake.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake news: Director Tetsuya Nomura clarifies comments on battle system

It seems that in a previous interview with Final Fantasy 7 Remake director Tetsuya Nomura, he gave the impression that the revamped classic would have a command-based battle system, but he has since clarified those comments in an interview with Dengeki PlayStation, according to Forbes.

The Final Fantasy 7 update will indeed feature a more action-oriented style of combat, probably like Final Fantasy 15 or Kingdom Hearts. 

Final Fantasy 7 Remake trailer

If you need a refresher, here's the latest trailer for Final Fantasy 7 Remake from PlayStation Experience 2015.

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