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Naoki Hamaguchi Teases Chadley's Integral Role in Final

Naoki Hamaguchi Teases Chadley's Integral Role in Final

Sep 02, 2026 - 03:00
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation boss is "very much aware" you hate Chadley for being a socially inept doofus, but he will soon have "a very integral part" in the sto
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  • Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi knows exactly what you were thinking as you played the existing two installments of the remake trilogy: get this robot pee pee pants Chadley off my screen now and forever, I banish thee .
  • But you're going to have to try to adopt a more positive mindset.
  • The unhelpful assistant humanoid Chadley is returning for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, due in 2027, and Hamaguchi teases that the golden-haired nuisance might be more critical to your story than ever before.

For fans of Final Fantasy VII Remake, the return of Chadley, a robot assistant humanoid, may not be as unwelcome as previously thought. Director Naoki Hamaguchi is aware that some players have struggled with the character's presence in the series, but he believes that Chadley's role will evolve significantly in Final Fantasy VII Revelation, set to release in 2027.

"In the previous game, Rebirth, Chadley's role was primarily as a guide and tutorial to lead players into side content," Hamaguchi explained at Gamescom 2026. "However, his role has changed for Revelation." This shift suggests that Chadley will play a more integral part in the main story, potentially leading to a more nuanced portrayal of the character.

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Chadley was introduced in the first Final Fantasy VII Remake installment in 2020 as a researcher working for Shinra, with the goal of providing players with access to combat upgrades and modifiers through mission rewards. However, this setup led to Chadley's interactions being less than pleasant, causing frustration among both the character and the player base.

Chadley has recently taken a bold step Despite his efforts, Mai has shown little respect for Chadley, leaving him feeling isolated and unhappy. This situation may be rectified in Final Fantasy VII Revelation, which promises to give Chadley the opportunity to grow and change.

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"I can't reveal whether Chadley becomes more powerful than Sephiroth or not," Hamaguchi joked when asked about the character's potential future. "However, I encourage players to look forward to discovering his true potential in the game." With a focus on storytelling and character development, Final Fantasy VII Revelation may just give Chadley the chance to prove himself as more than just a nuisance.

Additionally, the upcoming installment will feature more spin-off characters and compilation references for the trilogy's finale. According to Hamaguchi, the developers "thought really hard" about including these elements, ensuring that the game is both nostalgic and engaging for fans of the series.

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