It looks like they're expanding on it somewhat. I'm fine with them giving the core characters some more time to develop. I don't remember how long I actually took in Midgar when I first played it, but it was definitely 10+ hours, maybe even twice that. I always thought 7's pacing, with the slow build in Midgar and massive change in stakes just before leaving the city, was one of its stronger points.
I do agree that if they do this in three equal segments, the middle chapter is going to be where most of the action is.
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