Exciting news for fans of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series: the long-awaited Part 3 has completed its story, and development is moving forward smoothly without any delays. This update comes directly from director Naoki Hamaguchi and producer Yoshinori Kitase in a recent interview with Famitsu. Let's dive into what this means for the trilogy's future!

Final Fantasy 7 Part 3’s Main Scenario Is Complete

Development On Schedule, No Delays For Its Upcoming Release

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In an insightful interview with Famitsu, ahead of the PC port launch of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, series producer Yoshinori Kitase and Rebirth game director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed that the development of the third title is progressing smoothly with no delays. Hamaguchi shared that the team started working on the third game right after concluding the development of FF7 Rebirth. "We are progressing without any delay from the schedule we planned when we launched the remake project, so we hope you will look forward to it."

Kitase, who had previously mentioned before the PlayStation 5 release of FF7 Rebirth in February 2024 that the main scenario for the third game was already completed, provided an update. He confirmed that the story is now fully polished and completed. "I gave it [the storywriting] to Nomura (FF7 Rebirth Creative Director, Tetsuya Nomura) as homework to conclude the remake project, while respecting the original and providing a sense of satisfaction that wasn't felt in the original. That was finally completed at the end of the year, and the scenario for the third installment was completed there." Kitase is confident that the conclusion will satisfy fans.

Team Admits That They Were Worried About Rebirth’s Release At First

The second installment of the remake series, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, released in early 2024, garnered worldwide acclaim and positive reception from critics, fans, and gamers. Despite its success, the developers were initially apprehensive about the game's reception. Kitase and Hamaguchi admitted to Famitsu their initial concerns. "I was worried about how it would resonate with players and game fans because it was a remake and the second in a trilogy," Kitase said. "[But] In the end, I was happy to receive such positive reviews that it overcame those concerns." The overwhelming positive feedback boosted the team's confidence for the upcoming finale. "In that sense, I think we have done our job of creating a good atmosphere for the third installment," Hamaguchi added.

The game's success can be attributed to its compelling storyline and engaging gameplay, thanks to Hamaguchi's "logic-based approach." In an interview with Automaton, he explained that while they consider feedback from staff and players during beta testing, they have a policy to narrow down what is implemented. "If our goal is A, and we get an opinion like ‘I want B instead,’ we can’t do anything about it as it is just someone’s preference. However, if we get an opinion like ‘If you added B too, wouldn’t it be even better?’ then I’ll think about incorporating it, if possible."

PC Gaming Is Now The Norm

Kitase and Hamaguchi also discussed the growing trend of PC gaming. In recent years, many gamers prefer playing on their personal computers, and the industry has adapted by ensuring games are available on PC from launch or shortly after. Kitase noted that development costs are rising, necessitating a broader market reach. "As for PCs, there are no borders, so I think it's inevitable that PC versions will be released in order to allow more people to play."

Given this trend, the FF7 Rebirth team prioritized the PC port, aiming for a quicker release than the PC version of FF7 Remake. "I feel like the flow of game users in the world has changed a lot there. That's why we focused on making the PC version of FFVII Rebirth shorter than the period when the PC version of FFVII Remake was released," Hamaguchi stated.

With the experiences gained from the first two releases, fans can eagerly anticipate the grand finale of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy. It may even be available on PC sooner than expected, ensuring the full Remake Project experience reaches fans worldwide.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is now available on PC via Steam and on its original console, the PlayStation 5. For those yet to embark on this journey with Cloud and his allies, the first installment, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam.