During an interview on February 24, 2024, director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed a surprising fact. It was about how the iconic villain Sephiroth will return to the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster. To think that’s only 2 days before Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launches. This news stunned both fans and the game’s development team.
Sephiroth Iconic Return
While speaking with Kinda Funny, the director expressed their reaction, stating that no one on the team knew that Sephiroth got added to Super Smash Bros. until the news broke out.
The director addressed questions about the release and leaked information. When asked about his thoughts on the addition of Sephiroth, he responded, “Sephiroth in Smash Brothers, it was actually extremely confidential that he was even going to be in it.” He continued, “So, none of the dev team knew, including myself. It was more like when the whole world knew it, and that’s when we knew it like, ‘Oh! I had no idea!'”
Impact on the Gaming Community
This unexpected news left fans around the world in shock. Referred as one of gaming’s most iconic villains, his addition added a thrilling new dynamic to the Super Smash Bros. experience. Alongside Sephiroth, the pass introduces five additional playable characters from various gaming franchises, promising even more excitement for fans of the beloved crossover title.
Outlook on Future Crossovers
The thrill of unexpected character reveals and crossover events help fuel enthusiasm in the gaming community. And Sephiroth is far from the only smash hit to make a surprising debut.
Another 25 years of Cloud and Sephiroth’s eternal conflict begins when Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launches on February 29th, 2024 exclusively for PlayStation 5 consoles. Gamers anticipate this reimagined, visually stunning version will introduce new twists in the age-old tale of the hero and villain locked in eternal opposition.
