FF7 Remake Part 3 Will Again Release on PS5 First, Other Platforms Later

Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3's PS5 Launch Confirmed

The highly anticipated final installment of the FFVII Remake trilogy will debut on PlayStation 5, according to producers Yoshinori Kitase and director Naoki Hamaguchi. This confirmation, shared during a January 23, 2025 interview with 4Gamer, addresses concerns from PlayStation players regarding the staggered releases of previous installments.

FFVII Remake Trilogy: PlayStation and Beyond

FF7 Remake Part 3: A PS5 Launch

FF7 Remake Part 3 Will Again Release on PS5 First, Other Platforms Later

Kitase explicitly stated, "No, you can rest assured about the next one (FF7 Remake Part 3)," directly addressing player anxieties stemming from the release history of FFVII Remake and FFVII Rebirth. While the PS5 is nearing the midpoint of its lifecycle, the future of the trilogy on a potential PS6 remains unclear.

FF7 Remake Part 3 Release Date: Still Under Wraps

FF7 Remake Part 3 Will Again Release on PS5 First, Other Platforms Later

Square Enix remains tight-lipped about the release date. However, Hamaguchi offered a positive update during a January 23, 2025 interview with Famitsu: "It’s going very well...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." Development reportedly began alongside Rebirth, accelerating after its February 2024 release. Reusable assets and a completed story outline suggest a potentially sooner-than-expected launch. Kitase also expressed satisfaction with the completed storyline, hinting at a satisfying conclusion for fans.

Timed Exclusivity Expected

FF7 Remake Part 3 Will Again Release on PS5 First, Other Platforms Later

A March 6, 2024 Washington Post report indicated PlayStation secured timed exclusivity for the entire FFVII Remake trilogy. Following the pattern of previous releases—FFVII Remake (one-year PS4 exclusivity), FFVII Remake Intergrade (six-month PS5 exclusivity), and FFVII Rebirth (timed PS5 exclusivity before a January 23, 2025 PC release)—Part 3 is likely to follow suit.

Square Enix's Multi-Platform Shift

FF7 Remake Part 3 Will Again Release on PS5 First, Other Platforms Later

Despite the positive reception of the FFVII Remake series, Square Enix's March 31, 2024 financial report revealed declining HD title sales. Citing increased development costs and advertising expenses, the company announced a shift towards a multi-platform strategy encompassing Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms to boost sales. This suggests future Square Enix titles, including potential future entries in other franchises, may see wider releases beyond PlayStation.