Final Fantasy VII Remake Director Confirms Part 3 Title and Development Engine
Square Enix’s ambitious reimagining of the best-selling classic continues to capture the attention of fans and industry watchers alike.
As the highly anticipated conclusion to the remake trilogy draws closer, longtime director Naoki Hamaguchi has confirmed a significant milestone for the next entry: the title of the third game in the Final Fantasy VII Remake series has officially been decided. During a recent interview, Hamaguchi referenced discussions held at Paris Games Week, where the team had narrowed the next installment’s name down to two possibilities.
Ultimately, Hamaguchi deferred the final choice to creative head Tetsuya Nomura.
"After returning from Paris Games Week, Mr.
Nomura made his decision, so I can now confirm the title for the third installment is set," said Hamaguchi.
While Square Enix has yet to publicly unveil the title, this key decision signals progress on the trilogy’s final chapter, eagerly awaited by fans worldwide. Since its launch in April 2020 for PlayStation 4, the Final Fantasy VII Remake has been lauded as a successful reinterpretation of a legendary JRPG.
The series has seen subsequent releases on PlayStation 5 and PC, and there is ongoing interest in its compatibility with hardware platforms like Nintendo Switch via the eShop, though no official announcement has been made regarding a release on Nintendo consoles.
The remake project has been spearheaded by Square Enix, with industry veterans Tetsuya Nomura and Naoki Hamaguchi leading development. Another notable update from the interview concerns the game’s technology.
Hamaguchi affirmed that the third installment will continue using Unreal Engine 4 rather than transitioning to Unreal Engine 5.
He stated, "We have made extensive modifications to Unreal Engine 4 to fit our development needs.
It's more practical for the team to stick with an engine we’re already familiar with and have customized." This approach aligns with the studio’s strategy to maintain consistency in both performance and visual style across the remake series, ensuring a seamless gameplay experience for players on PlayStation and potentially other platforms in the future. Square Enix's commitment to the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy underscores the company's influential position in the gaming industry.
The franchise remains one of the best-selling and most acclaimed in video game history.
With development on the final chapter moving forward and its title now finalized, anticipation continues to build for what promises to be a landmark release for RPG fans and the gaming community at large.
As the highly anticipated conclusion to the remake trilogy draws closer, longtime director Naoki Hamaguchi has confirmed a significant milestone for the next entry: the title of the third game in the Final Fantasy VII Remake series has officially been decided. During a recent interview, Hamaguchi referenced discussions held at Paris Games Week, where the team had narrowed the next installment’s name down to two possibilities.
Ultimately, Hamaguchi deferred the final choice to creative head Tetsuya Nomura.
"After returning from Paris Games Week, Mr.
Nomura made his decision, so I can now confirm the title for the third installment is set," said Hamaguchi.
While Square Enix has yet to publicly unveil the title, this key decision signals progress on the trilogy’s final chapter, eagerly awaited by fans worldwide. Since its launch in April 2020 for PlayStation 4, the Final Fantasy VII Remake has been lauded as a successful reinterpretation of a legendary JRPG.
The series has seen subsequent releases on PlayStation 5 and PC, and there is ongoing interest in its compatibility with hardware platforms like Nintendo Switch via the eShop, though no official announcement has been made regarding a release on Nintendo consoles.
The remake project has been spearheaded by Square Enix, with industry veterans Tetsuya Nomura and Naoki Hamaguchi leading development. Another notable update from the interview concerns the game’s technology.
Hamaguchi affirmed that the third installment will continue using Unreal Engine 4 rather than transitioning to Unreal Engine 5.
He stated, "We have made extensive modifications to Unreal Engine 4 to fit our development needs.
It's more practical for the team to stick with an engine we’re already familiar with and have customized." This approach aligns with the studio’s strategy to maintain consistency in both performance and visual style across the remake series, ensuring a seamless gameplay experience for players on PlayStation and potentially other platforms in the future. Square Enix's commitment to the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy underscores the company's influential position in the gaming industry.
The franchise remains one of the best-selling and most acclaimed in video game history.
With development on the final chapter moving forward and its title now finalized, anticipation continues to build for what promises to be a landmark release for RPG fans and the gaming community at large.
