FF7 Remake Part 3 Story Complete, Development Advances Smoothly

The long-awaited Part 3 of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake has reached a significant milestone: its story is now complete. In an insightful interview with Famitsu, director Naoki Hamaguchi and producer Yoshinori Kitase shared exciting updates on the development progress, confirming that the third installment is moving forward without any delays. This news is a beacon of hope for fans eagerly awaiting the conclusion of this epic 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 title is proceeding smoothly. Hamaguchi revealed that work on the third game began immediately after concluding the development of FF7 Rebirth. "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," he stated.

Kitase, who had previously mentioned the completion of the main scenario before the February 2024 release of FF7 Rebirth on PlayStation 5, provided an update. He confirmed that the storywriting is now definitively complete and expressed satisfaction with the outcome. "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," Kitase explained. He is confident that the conclusion will satisfy fans of the series.

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

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the second installment of the remake series, was released in early 2024 to widespread acclaim and positive reception from critics, fans, and gamers. Despite its success, the developers were initially apprehensive about its reception. Kitase and Hamaguchi shared their concerns with Famitsu, with Kitase stating, "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 as they move forward with the third installment. Hamaguchi added, "In that sense, I think we have done our job of creating a good atmosphere for the third installment."

The success of FF7 Rebirth can be attributed to its compelling storyline and engaging gameplay, thanks in part to Hamaguchi's "logic-based approach." In a separate interview with Automaton, he explained the team's method for 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," he said.

PC Gaming Is Now The Norm

The interview also touched on the growing trend of PC gaming. Kitase noted that many gamers now prefer playing on their personal computers, and the industry has responded by ensuring games are available on PC from launch or shortly thereafter. "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 stated, highlighting the need to cater to a wider audience due to rising development costs and the universal availability of PCs.

The team behind FF7 Rebirth prioritized the PC port, aiming to release it sooner than the PC version of FF7 Remake. 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 insights and experiences from the first two releases, the grand finale of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy promises to be a thrilling conclusion. Fans can look forward to a potentially quicker PC release to experience the full Remake Project.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is now available on PC via Steam, as well as on the PlayStation 5. For those yet to embark on this journey, the first installment, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam.