Square Enix has confirmed a casting change for the role of Sephiroth in Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the newly announced entry slated for Nintendo Switch 2 next spring.
The disclosure comes from director Naoki Hamaguchi during an interview with content creator Maximilian Dood and clarifies that the English voice credited most recently for Sephiroth will not be returning.
Background and context
Sephiroth has been voiced in recent Square Enix projects by Tyler Hoechlin, who handled the role in Final Fantasy VII Remake and its PS5 enhanced version Intergrade, in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and in Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion.
These titles are part of Square Enix's multi-part reimagining of the original Final Fantasy VII, a franchise with a long history across PlayStation and other platforms that has become a major focus for the developer in the 2020s.
What Square Enix said
In the interview, Hamaguchi said that Hoechlin was not available to reprise the role for Revelation and that Square Enix has not yet announced who will take over the part.
In journalistic terms, Hamaguchi confirmed the actor's unavailability and noted that casting for Sephiroth in Revelation remains to be revealed, with no further specifics provided.
Release details and platform information
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation was announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and is scheduled to release next spring, according to Square Enix's announcement materials.
The publisher also released the first trailers and screenshots alongside the announcement.
As with prior Final Fantasy VII releases, Square Enix is managing cross-platform communication and marketing, and further details on voice casting and distribution plans will likely appear through official channels such as Nintendo presentations and the Nintendo eShop listings as the release window approaches.
What to expect next
Square Enix has confirmed the casting update but has not provided the name of the actor who will voice Sephiroth in Revelation.
Fans and industry observers should expect official casting announcements from Square Enix in the coming months, with additional gameplay and platform-specific information to follow as the project moves closer to its spring release on Nintendo Switch 2.
The disclosure comes from director Naoki Hamaguchi during an interview with content creator Maximilian Dood and clarifies that the English voice credited most recently for Sephiroth will not be returning.
Background and context
Sephiroth has been voiced in recent Square Enix projects by Tyler Hoechlin, who handled the role in Final Fantasy VII Remake and its PS5 enhanced version Intergrade, in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and in Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion.
These titles are part of Square Enix's multi-part reimagining of the original Final Fantasy VII, a franchise with a long history across PlayStation and other platforms that has become a major focus for the developer in the 2020s.
What Square Enix said
In the interview, Hamaguchi said that Hoechlin was not available to reprise the role for Revelation and that Square Enix has not yet announced who will take over the part.
In journalistic terms, Hamaguchi confirmed the actor's unavailability and noted that casting for Sephiroth in Revelation remains to be revealed, with no further specifics provided.
Release details and platform information
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation was announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and is scheduled to release next spring, according to Square Enix's announcement materials.
The publisher also released the first trailers and screenshots alongside the announcement.
As with prior Final Fantasy VII releases, Square Enix is managing cross-platform communication and marketing, and further details on voice casting and distribution plans will likely appear through official channels such as Nintendo presentations and the Nintendo eShop listings as the release window approaches.
What to expect next
Square Enix has confirmed the casting update but has not provided the name of the actor who will voice Sephiroth in Revelation.
Fans and industry observers should expect official casting announcements from Square Enix in the coming months, with additional gameplay and platform-specific information to follow as the project moves closer to its spring release on Nintendo Switch 2.