I tried on Edge and it doesn't seem to be the issue.
When you go to Account Settings what does it look like? There's a browser notifications setting on there, you should be able to turn it off and your account should remember your choice, it doesn't look to be browser/cookie based at all.
Not saying I hate the strategy by any stretch, it's a fun approach. I especially enjoyed dropping the carts at the end, intentional or not.
I'm just pointing out that if that counts, then basically anything goes.
This is part of my concern with the longevity and potential future replayability.
Consider also that PS5 is expected to be coming out "soonish". FF7 Remake is going to span multiple console generations - look forward to the FF7 Remake Part 1 Remaster on PS5 (goodie!). I'm planning to wait for the PC release, but it's tough cuz god knows when that'll happen. Stupid BS exclusivity nonsense.
1) I'm curious if/how the ability to level up and/or run through a "new game+" style play through will impact further progress in the game when the next piece releases.
2) Jessie was always bae.