Exciting news for fans of the Final Fantasy VII series: FF7 Remake Part 3 is set to launch exclusively on the PlayStation 5, as confirmed by the game’s producer Yoshinori Kitase and director Naoki Hamaguchi during their interview with 4Gamer on January 23, 2025. This assurance comes in response to concerns about the release platforms for the final installment of the FF7 Remake trilogy, following the previous entries' paths on PS4 and PS5.
FF7’s Remake Part 3 Will Still Release on PS5
PlayStation enthusiasts can breathe easy knowing that FF7 Remake Part 3 will continue the tradition of launching on a PlayStation console. Kitase emphasized, "No, you can rest assured about the next one (FF7 Remake Part 3)," dispelling any doubts about its platform. Although the PS5 is mid-cycle, the possibility of the trilogy eventually reaching the PS6 remains on the horizon, though details about the next PlayStation console are scarce.
FF7 Remake Part 3 Release Date
While Square Enix remains tight-lipped about the specific release date for FF7 Remake Part 3, development updates suggest that fans won't have to wait too long. The project kicked off alongside the production of Part 2, with full development accelerating post the February 2024 release of FF7 Rebirth. Hamaguchi shared encouraging progress in an interview with Famitsu on January 23, 2025, stating, "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." With the story draft complete and assets from previous games reusable, anticipation for the final installment is building. Kitase also expressed satisfaction with the story's conclusion, promising a fulfilling end for fans.
FF7 Remake Part 3 Will Allegedly Be a Timed Exclusive Game
According to a report from the Washington Post dated March 6, 2024, the FF7 Remake trilogy enjoys timed exclusivity on PlayStation consoles. This pattern has been consistent with previous releases: FF7 Remake debuted as a PS4 exclusive for one year before reaching PC platforms, while FF7 Remake Intergrade and FF7 Rebirth followed with their own timed exclusivities. FF7 Remake Part 3 is expected to follow suit, initially launching on PS5 before eventually expanding to other platforms.
Square Enix Multi-Platform Strategy Amidst Declining Sales
Despite the success of the FF7 Remake series, Square Enix reported a decline in HD title sales as of March 31, 2024. Titles like FF16, Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, and FF7 Rebirth contributed to this trend, exacerbated by higher development costs and advertising expenses. In response, Square Enix plans to adopt a more aggressive multiplatform strategy, aiming to distribute their HD titles across Nintendo platforms, PlayStation, Xbox, and PCs. This move is intended to boost sales and could see more of their games, including possibly FF7 Remake Part 3 after its initial exclusivity period, available on a wider array of platforms.
