u/Feisty-Golf-8168

I am convinced of the idea of Clive surviving given all the hints leading up to his final scene, such as the petrification specifically stopping at his arm, his phrasing of the book "Final Fantasy", the narration from beginning to end of the game, etc.

However, I want to give the benefit of the doubt for the other possibility. Given that the developers have stated the existence of an objective answer, I want to know which outcome of either dying or surviving is more likely. What are your interpretations for Clive's fate, and why do you think it is more likely?