FF7 Remake Part 3: PS5 Launch Confirmed, Multi-Platform Release Planned
The highly anticipated final installment of the FF7 Remake trilogy will debut on PlayStation 5, producers Yoshinori Kitase and director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed in a recent 4Gamer interview (January 23, 2025). This assures PlayStation fans that Part 3 will follow the established pattern of its predecessors.
Release Date and Development Progress:
While a concrete release date remains elusive, Hamaguchi offered an encouraging update during a Famitsu interview (January 23, 2025), stating development is progressing smoothly and on schedule. A key milestone, a build confirming the game's direction, was achieved by the end of 2024. Kitase also expressed satisfaction with the completed storyline, hinting at a satisfying conclusion for fans.
Timed Exclusivity Expected:
A Washington Post report (March 6, 2024) suggests PlayStation secured timed exclusivity for the entire FF7 Remake trilogy. Considering the release patterns of previous installments (one year for FF7 Remake on PS4, six months for FF7 Remake Intergrade on PS5, and a similar timeframe for FF7 Rebirth), Part 3 is likely to follow suit, launching exclusively on PS5 before expanding to other platforms.
Square Enix's Multi-Platform Shift:
Despite the success 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. This suggests that while Part 3 will initially launch on PS5, a wider release across multiple platforms is highly probable after its timed exclusivity period.
