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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi comments on the likelihood of expansions for the Queen's Blood card game due to its growing popularity. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, like its predecessor Final Fantasy 7 Remake, expands on the original 1997 storyline and includes various new side quests and additional activities. Among the many offerings is Queen's Blood, a card game that can be enjoyed in the lands beyond Midgar's borders.

The Rules of Queen's Blood

The rules of the Queen's Blood card game are straightforward: a player must strategically place cards across three rows on the gaming board to win, with the scores being calculated at the end of a game. The player with the highest score in at least two out of the three rows is declared the winner. Each card may offer special abilities that can boost a player's score or provide new advantages. With 145 different cards to collect throughout the main journey of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Queen's Blood is a captivating activity in its own right.

The Future of Queen's Blood

Recognizing the growing popularity of Queen's Blood, Naoki Hamaguchi, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s director, has discussed the chances of including new cards in the future. As per recent interviews, although no decisions have been made regarding expansions for Queen’s Blood so far, the positive response from fans encourages the team at Square Enix to consider this possibility further.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: A Solitary Triumph

Despite lagging in sales compared to its predecessor, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has received overwhelmingly positive reviews owing to its enormous content base. Players can spend nearly 100 hours completing everything offered in the game. The third and likely final installment in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series is already underway. Creative director Tetsuya Nomura has confirmed that this upcoming installment will introduce airship travel, namely through Cid's trustworthy airship, the Highwind.

Given the increasing popularity of Queen’s Blood, it might certainly make a comeback in the next Final Fantasy 7 Remake game. A more widespread appeal could see Square Enix introducing new cards in the form of DLC or developing a standalone Queen's Blood game. In fact, Naoki Hamaguchi and his team are actively pondering an expansion for Queen’s Blood, further solidifying the notion that avid players are yet to see the last of Midgar's favorite card game.

Franchise: Final Fantasy

Platform(s): PlayStation 5

Released: February 29, 2024

Developer(s): Square Enix

Publisher(s): Square Enix

Genre(s): RPG

ESRB: T For Teen Due To Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence