Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi has confirmed that development on Final Fantasy VII Part 3 is progressing smoothly and remains on schedule, with official announcement plans moving forward.
The remarks come as the company prepares to release Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Nintendo's next-generation hardware and current-gen consoles, and as fans watch for more details about the trilogy's conclusion.
Background and release context
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is set to launch for the Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S on June 3, 2026.
Square Enix has continued parallel work on the trilogy's third entry, with director Naoki Hamaguchi providing updates during recent press and industry interviews.
Part 3 is widely expected to arrive in 2027, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the original Final Fantasy VII release in 1997.
Development status from the director
Speaking with Comicbook, Hamaguchi said that core production work is running on schedule and that the team is preparing for a public reveal.
In journalistic terms, Hamaguchi conveyed that the development team is confident about their progress, believes the title will serve as a strong culmination of the remake trilogy, and is making steady preparations for an official announcement—asking fans to remain patient for a short while longer.
This update echoes comments Hamaguchi made to Automaton in March, where he described the project as being in a "final push" phase: the game was in a playable state and the team's immediate focus was on refining and building up the experience.
He has also noted that work on the Switch 2 version of Part 3 is being conducted alongside development for other platforms, indicating a multi-platform launch strategy.
What this means for players and the industry
For Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 owners, the Rebirth release on June 3, 2026 is the next major milestone.
Square Enix's continued transparency about Part 3's timeline provides clarity for a high-profile series that has drawn significant attention across consoles and the eShop ecosystem.
With the trilogy's final chapter targeting 2027, the industry can expect Square Enix to ramp up marketing and platform-specific details in the months ahead.
Until then, fans and analysts should watch official Square Enix channels for announcement timing and platform specifics, including any Nintendo Direct appearances or eShop updates related to the remake trilogy.
The remarks come as the company prepares to release Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Nintendo's next-generation hardware and current-gen consoles, and as fans watch for more details about the trilogy's conclusion.
Background and release context
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is set to launch for the Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S on June 3, 2026.
Square Enix has continued parallel work on the trilogy's third entry, with director Naoki Hamaguchi providing updates during recent press and industry interviews.
Part 3 is widely expected to arrive in 2027, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the original Final Fantasy VII release in 1997.
Development status from the director
Speaking with Comicbook, Hamaguchi said that core production work is running on schedule and that the team is preparing for a public reveal.
In journalistic terms, Hamaguchi conveyed that the development team is confident about their progress, believes the title will serve as a strong culmination of the remake trilogy, and is making steady preparations for an official announcement—asking fans to remain patient for a short while longer.
This update echoes comments Hamaguchi made to Automaton in March, where he described the project as being in a "final push" phase: the game was in a playable state and the team's immediate focus was on refining and building up the experience.
He has also noted that work on the Switch 2 version of Part 3 is being conducted alongside development for other platforms, indicating a multi-platform launch strategy.
What this means for players and the industry
For Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 owners, the Rebirth release on June 3, 2026 is the next major milestone.
Square Enix's continued transparency about Part 3's timeline provides clarity for a high-profile series that has drawn significant attention across consoles and the eShop ecosystem.
With the trilogy's final chapter targeting 2027, the industry can expect Square Enix to ramp up marketing and platform-specific details in the months ahead.
Until then, fans and analysts should watch official Square Enix channels for announcement timing and platform specifics, including any Nintendo Direct appearances or eShop updates related to the remake trilogy.