FF7 Remake Part 3: PS5 Launch Confirmed, Multi-Platform Release Planned
The highly anticipated final installment of the FF7 Remake trilogy will debut on PlayStation 5, according to producers Yoshinori Kitase and director Naoki Hamaguchi. This confirmation, shared during a January 23, 2025 interview with 4Gamer, alleviates concerns among PlayStation fans following the staggered releases of previous installments.
Release Date and Development Progress:
While Square Enix remains tight-lipped about a specific release date, Hamaguchi offered a positive development update during a January 23, 2025 Famitsu interview. He stated that development is progressing smoothly, with a key build completed by the end of 2024 confirming the game's direction. Kitase also expressed satisfaction with the completed storyline, hinting at a satisfying conclusion for fans.
Timed Exclusivity Expected:
A March 6, 2024 Washington Post report suggests PlayStation secured timed exclusivity for the entire FF7 Remake trilogy. Following the precedent set by previous games (one-year exclusivity for FF7 Remake on PS4, six months for FF7 Remake Intergrade on PS5, and timed exclusivity for FF7 Rebirth), Part 3 is likely to follow suit, launching exclusively on PS5 before arriving on other platforms.
Square Enix's Multi-Platform Shift:
Despite the positive reception of the FF7 Remake series, Square Enix's financial report (March 31, 2024) revealed declining sales in its HD titles. In response, the company announced a shift towards a more aggressive multi-platform strategy, encompassing Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms. This suggests that while Part 3 will initially launch on PS5, a wider release across multiple platforms is anticipated eventually.
In summary, while PS5 owners can expect the first release of FF7 Remake Part 3, Square Enix's strategic shift indicates a broader release on other platforms is likely in the future. The exact release date remains undisclosed, but the positive development updates suggest its arrival may be sooner rather than later.
