Summary
AFinal Fantasy 8fan shows off her replica of Squall’s gunblade, one of the most iconic weapons in the entire franchise. Wielded by Squall Leonhart and Seifer Almasy, the gunblade was primarily featured inFinal Fantasy 8, but has since established itself as aFinal Fantasystaple. It appeared inFinal Fantasy 12as part of the Gilgamesh boss fight, inFinal Fantasy 13as a weapon type for Lightning, and inFinal Fantasy 14as the designated weapon for the Gunbreaker job.
The Gunbreaker inFinal Fantasy 14is probably the most comprehensive take on the archetype, with Gaius Baelsar and Thancred Waters being notable wielders of the gunblade. Thanks to theglamour system inFinal Fantasy 14, players can change the appearance of their gunblade to their favorite model – with Squall’s Revolver made available by purchasing the DIgital Deluxe version ofShadowbringers.
The Revolver appears to be Reddit user AlyGainsboroughx’s weapon of choice as well, as she shared a picture of herself wielding Squall’s famous gunblade. The replica was shared with theFinal Fantasycommunity on Reddit, noting that it was made by Hero Forge. The Revolver is the starting weapon inFinal Fantasy 8, and as such, is easily outclassed by better gunblade models. Despite this, it remains present in pre-rendered cutscenes, making the Revolver the definitive weapon for Squall.Final Fantasy 8remains a beloved part of the franchise, and many fans hope that it will one day receive amodern remake similar toFinal Fantasy 7.
Final Fantasy Fan Showcases Replica of Squall’s Iconic Gunblade
The handiwork seen in AlyGainsboroughx’s photo lovingly recreates the Revolver. Much like the original model, the replica also features an etched winged lion on the side of the blade. Despite having a gun chamber, Squall’s gunblade is exclusively wielded as a melee weapon, with each shot enhancing the sword’s damage potential rather than firing a projectile. While it is responsible for making gunblades popular,Final Fantasy 8is also remembered for Triple Triad, a card game that became insanely popular among fans. It was added toFinal Fantasy 14inA Realm Reborn.
Though it remains to be seen whereFinal Fantasywill go next, Square Enix has asked its players forfeedback on theFinal Fantasyfranchiseand its future via an extensive survey. It may be a while until players see any official news or footage ofFinal Fantasy 17. However, it should be noted that Part 3 ofFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeis under development as well.
