FF7 Remake Part 3 Exclusive to PS5, Other Platforms TBD

FF7 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 following the staggered releases of previous installments.

Release Date & Development Progress:

While a concrete release date remains elusive, Square Enix assures fans that development is progressing smoothly. Hamaguchi, in a January 23, 2025 interview with Famitsu, stated that development began concurrently with FF7 Rebirth, with significant progress made since the February 2024 release of Part 2. Leveraging assets from previous games and a completed story outline contributes to a potentially quicker turnaround. Kitase expressed satisfaction with the completed storyline, hinting at a satisfying conclusion for fans.

Timed Exclusivity Expected:

A March 6, 2024 Washington Post report suggests PlayStation secured timed exclusivity for the entire FF7 Remake trilogy. Following the precedent set by previous games (a one-year exclusivity for FF7 Remake on PS4 and a six-month exclusivity for FF7 Remake Intergrade on PS5, with FF7 Rebirth launching on PC on January 23, 2025 after its PS5 exclusivity), Part 3 is likely to follow suit.

Square Enix's Multi-Platform Shift:

Despite the success of the FF7 Remake series, Square Enix's March 31, 2024 financial report 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 other platforms is highly probable after its exclusivity period.