Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 to Exclusively Debut on PS5

Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3: PS5 Launch Confirmed, Multi-Platform Release Planned

Producers Yoshinori Kitase and director Naoki Hamaguchi have confirmed that Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 will debut on the PlayStation 5. This announcement, made during a January 23, 2025 interview with 4Gamer, alleviates concerns among PlayStation fans following the staggered releases of previous installments.

PS5 Launch and Beyond

Kitase explicitly stated that the next game in the FF7 Remake trilogy is confirmed for PS5. While the PS5 is mid-lifecycle, the possibility of a PS6 release before the trilogy concludes remains uncertain.

Release Date Still Under Wraps

Square Enix remains tight-lipped about the release date. However, Hamaguchi, in a January 23, 2025 Famitsu interview, reported that development is progressing smoothly and on schedule. A playable build, demonstrating the game's direction, was completed by the end of 2024. Kitase also expressed satisfaction with the completed storyline, suggesting a positive outlook for fans.

Timed Exclusivity Expected

A March 6, 2024 Washington Post report indicated that PlayStation secured timed exclusivity for the entire FF7 Remake trilogy. Following the pattern of previous releases (one-year exclusivity for FF7 Remake on PS4, six-month exclusivity for FF7 Remake Intergrade on PS5, and timed exclusivity for FF7 Rebirth), Part 3 is anticipated to launch exclusively on PS5 before releasing on other platforms.

Square Enix's Multi-Platform Shift

Despite the positive reception of the FF7 Remake series, Square Enix's March 31, 2024 financial report revealed declining sales in its HD titles. In response, the company announced a more aggressive multi-platform strategy, encompassing Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms. This shift suggests that future Square Enix titles, including potential future installments beyond the FF7 Remake trilogy, might see wider releases beyond PlayStation.