Final Fantasy VII Remake Part Three Progress Report: Series Director Says Development Is “On Time and On Schedule”
Square Enix’s multi-part retelling of Final Fantasy VII continues to advance, according to a recent conversation with series director Naoki Hamaguchi.
The Final Fantasy VII Remake project—first announced at E3 2015—reimagines the original 1997 Final Fantasy VII, and so far the series has released two major entries: Final Fantasy VII Remake (April 10, 2020) and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (February 29, 2024), both developed and published by Square Enix for PlayStation platforms.
In an interview published by ComicBook, Hamaguchi reported that development on the third and final part of the remake trilogy is proceeding as planned.
Paraphrasing his remarks, Hamaguchi said the team is making steady progress and that the project is currently on schedule, with preparations for an official announcement underway.
He emphasized confidence in delivering the concluding title as the culmination of the trilogy and asked fans to remain patient while the studio finalizes plans.
Background and release history
- Final Fantasy VII, the original title, launched in 1997 for the Sony PlayStation and established the franchise’s place in JRPG history.
- Final Fantasy VII Remake arrived on PlayStation 4 on April 10, 2020 as the first entry in a multi-part reconstruction of the original story.
- An enhanced edition, Intergrade, was released for PlayStation 5 in 2021 and included an additional episode featuring Yuffie.
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the second main entry in the remake trilogy, released for PlayStation 5 on February 29, 2024.
Platform notes and fan interest
To date, Square Enix has released the remake entries on PlayStation hardware, and the series director’s update focused on development status rather than platform plans.
Fans and media outlets have repeatedly asked about releases on other systems, including Nintendo Switch and PC storefronts like the eShop’s counterparts on Nintendo platforms, but no official platform announcements for Part Three have been made.
What’s next
Square Enix has not provided a release date or detailed timeline for Final Fantasy VII Remake Part Three beyond Hamaguchi’s confirmation that development is “on time and on schedule.” Until the publisher issues an official announcement, fans should expect updates to arrive through Square Enix’s channels and major industry events such as Nintendo Direct or PlayStation showcases when the studio is ready to share them.
Square Enix’s multi-part retelling of Final Fantasy VII continues to advance, according to a recent conversation with series director Naoki Hamaguchi.
The Final Fantasy VII Remake project—first announced at E3 2015—reimagines the original 1997 Final Fantasy VII, and so far the series has released two major entries: Final Fantasy VII Remake (April 10, 2020) and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (February 29, 2024), both developed and published by Square Enix for PlayStation platforms.
In an interview published by ComicBook, Hamaguchi reported that development on the third and final part of the remake trilogy is proceeding as planned.
Paraphrasing his remarks, Hamaguchi said the team is making steady progress and that the project is currently on schedule, with preparations for an official announcement underway.
He emphasized confidence in delivering the concluding title as the culmination of the trilogy and asked fans to remain patient while the studio finalizes plans.
Background and release history
- Final Fantasy VII, the original title, launched in 1997 for the Sony PlayStation and established the franchise’s place in JRPG history.
- Final Fantasy VII Remake arrived on PlayStation 4 on April 10, 2020 as the first entry in a multi-part reconstruction of the original story.
- An enhanced edition, Intergrade, was released for PlayStation 5 in 2021 and included an additional episode featuring Yuffie.
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the second main entry in the remake trilogy, released for PlayStation 5 on February 29, 2024.
Platform notes and fan interest
To date, Square Enix has released the remake entries on PlayStation hardware, and the series director’s update focused on development status rather than platform plans.
Fans and media outlets have repeatedly asked about releases on other systems, including Nintendo Switch and PC storefronts like the eShop’s counterparts on Nintendo platforms, but no official platform announcements for Part Three have been made.
What’s next
Square Enix has not provided a release date or detailed timeline for Final Fantasy VII Remake Part Three beyond Hamaguchi’s confirmation that development is “on time and on schedule.” Until the publisher issues an official announcement, fans should expect updates to arrive through Square Enix’s channels and major industry events such as Nintendo Direct or PlayStation showcases when the studio is ready to share them.