In the months leading up to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth‘s release, fans were excited about Zack Fair’s role in the game, but that excitement fizzled after his underwhelming inclusion became clear. Zack has been a favorite of the FF7 community since its early days, partially due to his almost-secret inclusion in the original: a missable cut scene only viewable near the game’s end. Years later, this relegation to a small, mysterious role has continued in Rebirth.

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