Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 Director Promises It'll Be Worth the Wait

Fans of Final Fantasy VII have been waiting for what seems like forever to see how the tale will conclude. During a recent appearance at the Brazil Game Show, director Naoki Hamaguchi shared new details about how the third and final part of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy is progressing. 

According to Hamaguchi, the ending of Part 3 is already fully mapped out in his mind. He spoke with confidence about where the story is heading and even promised that this conclusion will leave everyone satisfied, whether you've played the 1997 classic or not. 

Final Fantasy VII is a title that defined a generation. Hamaguchi explained that one of the biggest decisions early on was to split the remake into three separate games. That move, he said, came from a desire to respect both the story and its legacy. He admitted that, sure, he could have tried to cram everything into a single game, but doing that would've meant cutting corners.  

The team wanted to take full advantage of modern technology to retell the story in the best possible way.  

The writers are making sure that each component of the trilogy feels complete, not just a piece of a larger plot. Hamaguchi said that this method lets the developers look at every emotional moment and offer them the tale they deserve. 

He also addressed the introduction of Whispers. These ghostly entities appeared in the first game. Hamaguchi revealed that the Whispers weren't added for shock value—they were actually designed to open up new storytelling possibilities. In doing so, the devs could explore alternate outcomes and create moments that surprise rather than shock. 

Walking the fine line between nostalgia and surprise is what the remakes have done so well.  

It's about providing them with the memories they love while introducing just enough new things to keep them wondering. Hamaguchi said that keeping people interested means finding a balance between the familiar and the unexpected. 

Hamaguchi gloated about gameplay the most. He talked about how the battle system evolved into a blend of classic and modern elements. The original Final Fantasy VII used a turn-based system with the Active Time Battle mechanic, which has always been a staple of the series. 

In the remake, they blended turn-based combat with real-time action. Hamaguchi admitted that pulling off that balance wasn't easy, but it's one of the aspects of the game he's most proud of. 

He also shared some insight into how each installment in the trilogy carries its own emotional focus.  

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth explored the characters' relationships and set the emotional weight of what's to come. Hamaguchi mentioned that the story in Rebirth leads up to one of the most emotional moments in the series, though he avoided spoilers. 

As for the third and "final" Final Fantasy Remake, he didn't give away too much about its central theme, but he did tease that it would tie everything together in what he called an emotional conclusion.  

When it came to release details, Hamaguchi didn't have any footage or trailers to show just yet, but he confirmed that development is well underway. The game is being developed primarily for the PS5, which will be its lead platform at launch. After that, it's expected to make its way to PC, Xbox Series X|S, and even the Switch 2. 

There's no word yet on whether all these versions will launch at the same time, but Hamaguchi hinted that it'll likely follow the same pattern as previous entries. 

Final Fantasy VII Remake is launching first as a PlayStation 5 exclusive and then expanding to other platforms about a year later. Given Sony's brotherhood with Square Enix when it comes to Final Fantasy titles, it's no surprise. 

Hamaguchi's confidence about the story and progress suggests that the final chapter of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy is in good hands. For any of you who've been following this saga since the PlayStation 1 era, that's music to your ears. 

With Rebirth still fresh in people's minds, anticipation for Part 3 is sky-high. We are eager to see how Square Enix will bring this trilogy to a close—a series we have loved for nearly three decades.