FF7 Remake Part 3 Story Now Complete, Smooth Progress Ahead

Exciting news for fans of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series: the long-awaited Part 3 has completed its story, and development is progressing smoothly without any delays, according to director Naoki Hamaguchi and producer Yoshinori Kitase in a recent interview. Dive in to discover what this means for the trilogy's future!

Final Fantasy 7 Part 3’s Main Scenario Is Complete

Development On Schedule, No Delays For Its Upcoming Release

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In an insightful interview with Famitsu ahead of the PC port launch of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, series producer Yoshinori Kitase and Rebirth game director Naoki Hamaguchi shared that the development of the third title is moving forward seamlessly with no delays. They confirmed that the story for the third game is already complete.

Hamaguchi revealed that work on the third game began immediately after concluding FF7 Rebirth's development. "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."

Kitase had previously mentioned before the PlayStation 5 release of FF7 Rebirth in February 2024 that the main scenario for the third game was already completed, but further polishing was needed. He updated this statement, expressing satisfaction with the final product. "I gave it [the storywriting] to Nomura (FF7 Rebirth Creative Director, Tetsuya 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." He is confident that it will be a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy for fans.

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

Released in early 2024, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the second installment in the remake series, made a significant impact in the gaming world, receiving widespread acclaim and positive feedback from critics, fans, and gamers. Despite its success, the developers initially had concerns about how the game would be received.

Kitase and Hamaguchi admitted to Famitsu their initial worries about Rebirth's release following the success of the first game. "I was worried about how it would resonate with players and game fans because it was a remake and the second in a trilogy," Kitase said. "[But] In the end, I was happy to receive such positive reviews that it overcame those concerns." The positive reception has boosted the team's confidence for the upcoming finale. "In that sense, I think we have done our job of creating a good atmosphere for the third installment," Hamaguchi added.

The game's praise for its compelling storyline and engaging gameplay can be attributed to Hamaguchi's "logic-based approach." In a separate 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 duo also discussed the growing trend of PC gaming, noting that many gamers now prefer playing on their personal computers. The video game industry has recognized this shift, with games increasingly available on PC at launch, and console exclusives eventually making their way to PC to reach a broader audience.

Kitase highlighted the trend as a necessity due to rising development costs and the need to reach a wider market. He noted that some regions do not sell mainstream consoles due to certain policies, but PCs or laptops are ubiquitous. "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."

With this in mind, the FF7 Rebirth team prioritized the PC port of the second game. "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," Hamaguchi stated.

Considering their experiences with the first two releases, the grand finale of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy promises to be highly anticipated. It may even be available on PC sooner than expected, ensuring the full Remake Project experience reaches fans worldwide.

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