Final Fantasy 7 Remakehas shown that it’s not afraid of making changes to the original content, and that means we might get to experience a different ending. Of course, we still have a good chunk of the journey left to go before we reach the final battle in part 3. Because of that, we might finally see the realization of at least one interaction that I’ve been expecting to see for 27 years.
Warning: This article contains spoilers ForFF7 RebirthandFinal Fantasy 7.
Part 3 will wrap up the story ofFF7 Remake, completing our journey across Gaia with Cloud and his group as they try to escape Shinra and stop Sephiroth. Just like the first time around, it hasn’t been easy for any of the characters, andRebirthends shortly after Aerith is once again killed by Sephiroth in at least one timeline. Now, going into part 3, we’re in a place where it’s highly likely we’ll see differences compared to the original game, especially with the remake’s frequent use of multiple timelines and showing that it’s possible to jump from one timeline to another.
The Turks Should Team Up With Cloud’s Party
Reno, Rude, & More Could Team Up
FF7 Remakechanges core story beatsand smaller details as well, so it’s not a huge stretch for me to hope and believe that we’re heading towards a section I’ve been waiting for: the Turks teaming up with Cloud’s party for at least a few battles. By the time we reach the third part of the remake,the Turks and Cloud’s group essentially have the same goal. That wasn’t the case for the duration of the story, but now it’s clear that dealing with Sephiroth is the biggest priority, and that leads to a tentative truce between these parties.
It’s unlikely that the Turks would tag along with Cloud for the entirety of part 3, or even a significant portion of it. However, it would make sense forthe Turks to help out for a few battles, or through a full chapter. Since Sephiroth’s plan would result in the destruction of the world if he succeeds, the groups confronting him need all the help they can get, especially when Sephiroth’s power and fighting skills are considered. Plus, a temporary team up between Cloud and the Turks feels like the direction that even the original game is going, but it never happens.
Even one or two Turks joining the party to help them for a bit would make sense, especially since we’ve seen throughout the first two parts that not every Turk is thrilled with the orders they’ve been receiving.
The Turks switching sides would be a fittingFF7 Remakeplot twist in Part 3, especially since I’m rather tired of constantly being at odds with them when the entire world is at risk of being destroyed to create a single timeline, which probably wouldn’t be a great timeline to live in if Sephiroth is so focused on bringing it to fruition. Even one or two Turks joining the party to help them for a bit would make sense, especially since we’ve seen throughout the first two parts thatnot every Turk is thrilled with the orders they’ve been receiving. Helping Cloud might be a relief for some Turks.
The Role Of The Turks In FF7 Remake
How Their Orders Change From The Original Game
In the world ofFinal Fantasy 7, the Turks work for Shinra andoften enforce directives that might be seen as rather evil. They were responsible for making the plate fall on Sector 7, and they spent the early portion of the game hunting Avalanche members because their tendency to blow up reactors is pretty bad for the company. The other primary role we see for them is protecting Aerith and trying to convince her to return to Shinra with them, as Shinra believes that she can lead them to the Promised Land as the last living Cetra. Now, they’re trying to stop Sephiroth.
Zack’s Role In FF7 Rebirth Could Be Bad News For Cloud In Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth set the stage for Zack to steal the show as the lead protagonist from Cloud in the upcoming Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3.
I’ve always felt it was strange that when the Turks' orders change to stopping Sephiroth, they aren’t more involved with Cloud’s party. It’s possible that there were development or time reasons that this didn’t happen in the original, and I can’t pretend to have knowledge about the decisions made by the team. However, it’s possible to fix this situation with part 3 of the remake and finallyfeature a better relationship between the Turks and Cloud, at least while they have a common enemy. After all, they’ll all die if Sephiroth succeeds, so working together is in everyone’s best interest.
Zack Fair Can Bring The Turks & Cloud Together
He’s Been An Ally To Both Groups Before
One of thebiggest changes in the remake is Zack Fair being aliveand hopping through timelines. Since he’s associated with both the Turks and a few members of Cloud’s group, he could act as a link to facilitate a temporary alliance between them to work towards common goals. It’s not clear yet what sort of role Zack will have, and I look forward to seeing how he impacts the story no matter what, but he would make the best ambassador for each group, having worked both for Shinra and against them. I’d argue that he understands the stakes of this battle more than most.
WithSephiroth as the final boss, Zack also has a personal stake in the fight. Before he learned about his origins, Sephiroth was the ideal Soldier, and Zack looked up to him, seeing him as a hero. Since Cloud believes he’s Zack, he shows similar feelings through the games. However, Zack is a more vocal character than Cloud, who always seems to be in a fugue state. There are a few moments where Zack encounters Sephiroth inRebirth, but having Zack help with the build up to the final boss and join the fight is a change that I think would be poetic to an extent.
It’s been 27 years, and we’re finally in a position where the moment I’ve been waiting for inFinal Fantasy 7can come to fruition in the last part of the remake. We have new characters available to take part in this section, and it would make sense for us to see some new alliances made, even for a short section. The Turks have been ordered to deal with Sephiroth, and since that’s the same goal that Cloud and his group have, I’d love to see them finally work together inFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3.
