Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 development well underway - game director

Game director Hamaguchi recently provided an update on the highly anticipated sequel, urging fans to exercise patience as new details will be revealed at a later date. The team is diligently working on the project, he assures.

Hamaguchi highlighted the success of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth in 2024, citing numerous awards and global player engagement. This success fuels their ambition to broaden the FFVII fanbase with innovative challenges in the upcoming third installment.

Interestingly, Hamaguchi also mentioned Grand Theft Auto VI as a noteworthy game this year. He expressed his admiration for the Rockstar Games team, acknowledging the immense pressure they face following the phenomenal success of GTA V.

Specific details regarding the third game remain undisclosed. However, Hamaguchi offered reassurance, stating that development is progressing smoothly. Considering the recent release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth less than a year ago, this is a significant undertaking. He emphasized that players can anticipate a truly unique experience.

Despite the positive outlook on the sequel's development, the underwhelming sales performance of Final Fantasy XVI in May 2024, falling short of projected fiscal year targets, was acknowledged. While precise sales figures remain unannounced for both Final Fantasy XVI and VII Rebirth (which also underperformed initial projections), Square Enix maintains that neither title is considered a complete failure. They remain confident that Final Fantasy XVI can still meet its sales goals within the allotted 18-month timeframe.