Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3: Story Complete, Full Steam Ahead!
Director Hamaguchi and producer Kitase recently confirmed that the main storyline for Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 is complete, and development is progressing smoothly. This exciting news ensures the trilogy remains on track for its planned release.
Development Remains on Schedule
In a Famitsu interview, Hamaguchi highlighted the team's efficient workflow, starting development immediately after completing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. He confirmed that the project is progressing according to the original timeline established at the outset of the Remake project.
Kitase echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the completion of the third game's narrative. He expressed satisfaction with the final product, highlighting its faithfulness to the original while delivering a satisfying conclusion that surpasses the original.
Initial Concerns About Rebirth's Reception
Despite the critical acclaim and widespread success of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (released early 2024), the development team initially harbored concerns about player reception. Kitase acknowledged the pressure of following up the first game's success within a trilogy format. However, the overwhelmingly positive response to Rebirth boosted team morale and confidence for the final installment. Hamaguchi highlighted this positive atmosphere as beneficial for the development of Part 3.
Hamaguchi's "logic-based approach" to development, detailed in a separate Automaton interview, involves incorporating player feedback strategically. The team prioritizes suggestions that enhance the core goals, rather than simply altering established directions.
The Rise of PC Gaming
The developers also addressed the growing popularity of PC gaming. Kitase noted the rising development costs and the need to reach a broader audience, emphasizing the global reach of the PC market compared to console-specific releases. This explains the accelerated PC port release of Rebirth compared to the first game.
Hamaguchi further elaborated on this shift, stating that the team prioritized a faster PC port release for Rebirth to adapt to the changing landscape of gaming consumption.
The anticipation for the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy's conclusion is immense. The team's positive progress and the successful launch of Rebirth on PC bode well for a timely and satisfying finale, potentially even launching on PC sooner than its predecessor.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is available now on PC (Steam) and PlayStation 5. Final Fantasy VII Remake is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC (Steam).
