FF7 Remake Part 3 is Now Story Complete, Smooth Sailing From Here

Exciting news for fans of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series: Part 3's story is now complete, and development is progressing smoothly without any delays. In a recent interview with Famitsu, director Naoki Hamaguchi and producer Yoshinori Kitase shared updates on the eagerly awaited third installment of the trilogy.

Final Fantasy 7 Part 3’s Main Scenario Is Complete

Development On Schedule, No Delays For Its Upcoming Release

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Ahead of the PC port launch of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Hamaguchi and Kitase confirmed that the development of the third game is on track. Hamaguchi stated, "We are progressing without any delay from the schedule we planned when we launched the remake project, so we hope you will look forward to it." They began working on Part 3 immediately after concluding Rebirth's development, ensuring a seamless transition.

Kitase revealed that the main scenario for Part 3 was completed before the PlayStation 5 release of FF7 Rebirth in February 2024. He emphasized that the storywriting, handed to creative director Tetsuya Nomura as a "homework" assignment, was finalized by the end of the year. "I gave it to Nomura as homework to conclude the remake project, while respecting the original and providing a sense of satisfaction that wasn't felt in the original. That was finally completed at the end of the year, and the scenario for the third installment was completed there," Kitase explained. He expressed confidence that the conclusion will satisfy fans.

Team Admits That They Were Worried About Rebirth’s Release At First

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, released in early 2024, received widespread acclaim and positive reviews from critics, fans, and gamers. Despite its success, the development team initially had concerns about its reception. Kitase admitted, "I was worried about how it would resonate with players and game fans because it was a remake and the second in a trilogy. [But] In the end, I was happy to receive such positive reviews that it overcame those concerns." The positive feedback has boosted the team's confidence for the upcoming finale. Hamaguchi added, "In that sense, I think we have done our job of creating a good atmosphere for the third installment."

The game's success can be attributed to Hamaguchi's "logic-based approach" to development. In an interview with Automaton, he explained their method of incorporating feedback: "If our goal is A, and we get an opinion like ‘I want B instead,’ we can’t do anything about it as it is just someone’s preference. However, if we get an opinion like ‘If you added B too, wouldn’t it be even better?’ then I’ll think about incorporating it, if possible."

PC Gaming Is Now The Norm

The interview also touched on the growing trend of PC gaming. Kitase noted that the industry has shifted towards releasing games on PC to reach a broader audience, driven by rising development costs and the global availability of PCs. "As for PCs, there are no borders, so I think it's inevitable that PC versions will be released in order to allow more people to play," he said.

The team prioritized the PC port of FF7 Rebirth to meet the changing demands of gamers. Hamaguchi explained, "I feel like the flow of game users in the world has changed a lot there. That's why we focused on making the PC version of FFVII Rebirth shorter than the period when the PC version of FFVII Remake was released."

With the experiences gained from the first two releases, fans can look forward to a thrilling conclusion to the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy. The third installment might even see a quicker PC release, ensuring that fans worldwide can enjoy the full Remake Project experience.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is now available on PC via Steam and on the PlayStation 5. If you haven't yet embarked on this epic journey with Cloud and his allies, the first installment, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam.