FamedCrisis Core: Final Fantasy 7character designer and creative director Tetsuya Nomura has designed special artwork coinciding with Artnia’s 10th anniversary. This would not be the first time he would commission an anniversary sketch asNomura had also penned a drawing for theKingdom Heartsanniversaryearlier this year. The Square Enix café and merchandise store announced that his newest anniversary illustration has been on display since July 27, 2025.With the successful release ofCrisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion, the series has gotten new life on modern consoles and received more fanfare from old and new audiences alike. WithFinal Fantasy 7 Remake’ssecond chapter, entitledRebirth, seemingly giving the character Zack Fair an important role, this wave of releases should be well-received.RELATED:Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth News Update Will Come ‘When the Timing is Right’As tweeted by Square Enix Official Goods, Artnia celebrated its 10th anniversary on June 18, 2025, and with it came a special gift from Tetsuya Nomura himself—artwork displaying three characters from the Square Enix catalog. As mentioned, withZack Fair playing an important role inFinal Fantasy 7moving forward, it seems befitting that he be chosen to represent the franchise in this work of art—especially as the drawing also celebrates the 25th anniversary of theFinal Fantasy 7franchise.
However, Zack Fair isn’t the only character being celebrated and featured in the drawing. With the wholeFinal Fantasyfranchise celebrating its 35th anniversary,Jack Garland fromStranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Originwas also included in the art. Fans may remember that game as a successful alternate universe prequel to the originalFinal Fantasy, hence, why he also fits the bill in representing the franchise. Also depicted in the art is Brain fromKingdom Hearts Union Cross—with theKingdom Heartsfranchise also celebrating its 20th anniversary. The trio was chosen to represent their respective franchises in this beautiful illustration that is definitely one of a kind.
As previously stated,Zack Fair seems to play a pivotal role in the updatedFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeso all eyes will be on him untilFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthreleases. With this artwork depicting multiple anniversary celebrations, it feels just right to pick characters who will be important to the franchise lore moving forward—especially since Zack will be one of the biggest characters moving forward out of the three shown in the art piece.
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunionis available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
