FF7 Remake Part 3: PS5 Launch Confirmed, Multi-Platform Release Planned
The highly anticipated final installment of the FF7 Remake trilogy will debut on the 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 an encouraging update during a January 23, 2025 Famitsu interview, stating development is progressing smoothly and on schedule. A key milestone was reached by the end of 2024, solidifying the game's direction. Kitase also confirmed the story is complete and expressed satisfaction with the narrative's conclusion.
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, six months for Intergrade, and a similar period for FF7 Rebirth before its January 23, 2025 PC release), Part 3 is likely to follow suit with a PS5 exclusive period before launching 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 strategic shift towards a multi-platform approach, encompassing Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms. This suggests that while Part 3 will initially launch on PS5, a wider release across multiple consoles and PC is anticipated eventually.
