The much-anticipated FF7 Remake Part 3 will launch on the PS5, as confirmed by the game's producer Yoshinori Kitase and director Naoki Hamaguchi. Dive deeper into what this means for the final chapter of the FF7 Remake trilogy!
FF7’s Remake Part 3 Will Still Release on PS5
PlayStation enthusiasts can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that FF7 Remake Part 3 is set to grace the PS5. In an interview with 4Gamer on January 23, 2025, Kitase and Hamaguchi addressed concerns about the platform shift seen with previous installments. "No, you can rest assured about the next one (FF7 Remake Part 3)," Kitase reassured fans, confirming its PS5 release.
With the PS5 now well into its lifecycle, there's speculation about the trilogy's future on the next PlayStation console. However, details about the PS6 remain scarce.
FF7 Remake Part 3 Release Date
Square Enix has kept the release date of FF7 Remake Part 3 under wraps, but development has been progressing smoothly. The team began working on Part 3 concurrently with Part 2, with full production kicking into high gear post the February 2024 release of FF7 Rebirth. Leveraging assets from the previous games and a completed story draft, the wait might not be as long as fans fear.
In a recent update to Famitsu on January 23, 2025, Hamaguchi shared, "It’s going very well. We started working on the third game right after FFVII Rebirth ended, and we have a build that will confirm what we should aim for as a game by the end of 2024. We can already see the direction of where we will land, so we have been working towards that goal since the beginning of this year. 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 also expressed satisfaction with the story's conclusion, stating, "At least I'm very satisfied with it, so I'm sure it will be a conclusion that will satisfy the fans as well."
FF7 Remake Part 3 Will Allegedly Be a Timed Exclusive Game
While the exact release date remains undisclosed, a report from the Washington Post on March 6, 2024, indicated that PlayStation secured timed exclusivity for the FF7 Remake trilogy. This means FF7 Remake Part 3 will initially be available only on PS5 for a limited period.
Following the pattern of its predecessors, FF7 Remake (2020) was a PS4 exclusive for a year before hitting PC platforms, and FF7 Remake Intergrade enjoyed a six-month PS5 exclusivity before its PC release. FF7 Rebirth followed suit, with its PC version launching on January 23, 2025, after its PS5 debut in February 2024. It's likely that FF7 Remake Part 3 will follow a similar trajectory, eventually making its way to other platforms after its PS5 exclusivity period.
Square Enix Multi-Platform Strategy Amidst Declining Sales
Despite the success of the FF7 Remake series, Square Enix reported declining sales for its HD titles in its financial results on March 31, 2024. Titles like FF16, Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, and FF7 Rebirth contributed to this trend, with the company citing increased development costs, advertising expenses, and content valuation losses.
In response, Square Enix is shifting towards a more aggressive multi-platform strategy, aiming to release games on Nintendo platforms, PlayStation, Xbox, and PCs. This move is intended to boost sales and reach a broader audience. As a result, future HD titles from Square Enix may appear on Xbox, Switch 2, and other platforms, despite the company's longstanding partnership with PlayStation.
