Final Fantasy VII 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 regarding the release pattern of previous installments.

Release Date and Development Progress:

While Square Enix remains tight-lipped about a concrete release date, Hamaguchi offered a positive update during a January 23, 2025 interview with Famitsu. Development, initiated alongside FF7 Rebirth, is progressing smoothly, with a key milestone reached by the end of 2024. Kitase expressed complete satisfaction with the finalized storyline, suggesting a satisfying conclusion for fans.

Timed Exclusivity Expected:

A March 6, 2024 report from the Washington Post indicated that PlayStation secured timed exclusivity for the entire FF7 Remake trilogy. Following the precedent set by previous installments, FF7 Remake Part 3 is likely to enjoy a period of PS5 exclusivity before launching on other platforms. FF7 Remake's initial one-year PS4 exclusivity and FF7 Rebirth's PS5 exclusivity (followed by a January 23, 2025 PC release) strongly suggest a similar release strategy for Part 3.

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 FF7 Remake Part 3 will initially launch on PS5, a wider release across multiple platforms is highly probable in the future.