# Final Fantasy 7 Revelation adds optional auto-levelling amid difficulty debate

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/final-fantasy-7-revelation-will-include-option-to-let-players-automatically-level-up-their-characters-but-not-everyone-is-happy-about-it/
- Published: 2026-09-22T07:35:27+00:00
- Updated: 2026-09-22T14:00:29+00:00
- Original publisher: IGN
- Original article: https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-7-revelation-will-include-option-to-let-players-automatically-level-up-their-characters-but-not-everyone-is-happy-about-it
- Topics: Asia, Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- Optional automatic levelling supports players focused on the story.
- Critics say it removes challenge and RPG progression.
- Completionists may need at least 100 hours.

## Summary

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will include an optional feature that automatically raises characters to the recommended level when they are underpowered for a story section. Director Naoki Hamaguchi said the system responds to players who struggled with earlier games because they did not want to grind through side quests, but it has provoked debate over whether the game is removing too much challenge.

Supporters view the option as a useful accessibility feature for players primarily interested in the narrative, while critics argue that levelling, exploration and overcoming difficulty are central to the role-playing experience. Revelation is planned as a large open-world game with extensive side content, and completionists are expected to need at least 100 hours; players will be able to explore by foot, Chocobo or airship.

## Coverage

- [IGN: Final Fantasy 7 Revelation adds optional auto-levelling amid difficulty debate](https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-7-revelation-will-include-option-to-let-players-automatically-level-up-their-characters-but-not-everyone-is-happy-about-it)
- [Nintendo Life: Final Fantasy VII Revelation Includes Auto Level-Up Option For Players Who Skip Side Quests](https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/09/final-fantasy-vii-revelation-includes-auto-level-up-option-for-players-who-skip-side-quests)

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