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Director Naoki Hamaguchi says Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 will enhance the Queen's Blood card game and integrate Cloud's snowboarding into the narrative, aiming to tighten the story while keeping development on schedule and playable as polishing continues; a July art book for Rebirth is also planned.
Square Enix says Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 are being developed for Nintendo Switch 2 with gameplay parity across platforms. Director Naoki Hamaguchi emphasizes he won’t differentiate experiences by hardware, aiming to keep the Switch 2 versions on par with other platforms; Intergrade’s Switch 2 port already demonstrated strong performance.
A joint fan event in Paris for Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Clair Obscur Expedition 33 showcased mutual respect and inspiration, with director Naoki Hamaguchi expressing deep inspiration from Expedition 33's Guillaume Broche, highlighting the influence and camaraderie between the games and their creators.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake director Naoki Hamaguchi clarifies that the upcoming Part 3 will not cut content but will focus on better pacing, with news expected soon.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi suggests new players skip the original game and experience the remake first to get their initial impression, emphasizing the remake's modern graphics and presentation as a standalone experience, though he acknowledges both approaches are valid.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part Three will be more concise and will incorporate fan feedback from Rebirth, which was criticized for being too lengthy. The developers aim to balance storytelling with engaging side activities and plan to introduce new gameplay elements, ensuring the final installment offers a fresh experience. The trilogy will continue to be developed across multiple platforms, including Switch 2 and Xbox.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, which takes nearly 50 hours to complete, is considered by its director Naoki Hamaguchi to be appropriately lengthy, though he promises the next installment will be more concise, aiming to balance storytelling and gameplay length as development progresses.
Naoki Hamaguchi, co-director of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, assures fans that the game's length is justified and is working to make Part 3 more concise by balancing story and pacing, amid ongoing excitement and development updates for the trilogy's final installment.
In an interview at TGS 2025, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi discussed the game's release on Game Key Card for Switch 2, the focus on accessibility features, the lack of current plans for mobile versions or DLC bridging to Part 3, and the possibility of a standalone Queen's Blood game, emphasizing the priority of releasing the third installment.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's director Naoki Hamaguchi defends the game's pacing and side content, stating players are too busy to fully enjoy it and promising adjustments in the next installment to better balance story and gameplay. Despite some criticism of filler content, he emphasizes that the current length and structure are intentional, reflecting modern players' busy lifestyles, and notes that community feedback will influence future game design.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is set to release on Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on January 22, 2026, featuring new accessibility options, enhanced graphics, and a new Yuffie storyline, with the game designed to appeal to both newcomers and long-time fans, and the developers planning to bring future installments to more platforms.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is set to release on Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on January 22, 2026, featuring new accessibility options, enhanced graphics, and a new Yuffie storyline, with the game designed to appeal to both newcomers and long-time fans, and the developers planning to bring upcoming trilogy titles to more platforms.
Square Enix's Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy is expanding to new platforms, including Switch 2 and Xbox, with the upcoming Rebirth in development. The director highlights efforts to optimize the game for less powerful hardware, inspired by the live-action Beauty and the Beast remake, and shares enthusiasm for future remakes like Final Fantasy 6.
Square Enix has no plans for DLC for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, as the development team is focused on completing the third part of the FF7 Remake trilogy. Director Naoki Hamaguchi acknowledged fan interest in DLC but emphasized that the priority is to release the next game in the series as soon as possible. While there may be potential for future spin-offs exploring other characters, the current focus remains on finishing the trilogy.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi plans to rethink the implementation of mini-games in the upcoming Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3. While Rebirth featured a variety of mini-games spread across different regions to enhance the open-world experience, feedback indicated a mixed reception. Hamaguchi aims to introduce a "different twist" to keep the next installment fresh and engaging, avoiding repetition and ensuring new experiences for players. The sequel's title and release date remain undisclosed.