Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Player Complaints Spark Debate Over Cid Highwind's Chest Hair

Square Enix has unveiled new clips from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth showcasing the male members of the party enjoying a hot spring. These scenes feature Cloud, Barret, and Cid in humorous scenarios, including a game where they balance rubber chocobos on their heads, and another where Barret and Cid discover Vincent bathing in his combat armor. Director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed that these swimsuits are unlockable costumes that players can use throughout the game. ## Fans Divided on Cid's Design The recent reveal has sparked a considerable amount of discussion, particularly concerning the character design of Cid Highwind. While Barret's new look has been met with general approval, some fans have expressed disappointment with Cid's appearance. Specifically, the absence of visible chest hair on Cid's character model has become a focal point of debate. Some players feel that this detail deviates from the character's established rugged persona and the visual style seen in other instances within the game. ## A History of Character Detail In Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Barret exhibits visible chest hair, indicating that Square Enix is not entirely opposed to including such details in character models. This has led some to question why Cid, who is meant to be a gruff character, appears so smooth. While some games deliberately omit body hair from all character models, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has demonstrated the capacity for its inclusion. The debate highlights a perceived inconsistency in character design choices, with some fans arguing for more rugged and detailed representations of characters like Cid, drawing parallels to how other games have emphasized character-specific physical traits. Despite the game's upcoming release on April 8, some fans believe there is still time for Square Enix to address these design concerns.