FF7 Remake Part 3 to Launch on PS5 First, Then Other Platforms

FF7 Remake Part 3 will launch on PS5, as confirmed by the game’s producer Yoshinori Kitase and director Naoki Hamaguchi. Dive into the details of the concluding chapter of the FF7 Remake trilogy!

FF7 Trilogy’s Future on PlayStation and Beyond

FF7’s Remake Part 3 Will Still Release on PS5

PlayStation enthusiasts can breathe easy—FF7 Remake Part 3 is set to release on the PS5. In an interview with 4Gamer on January 23, 2025, Kitase and Hamaguchi reassured fans by stating, "No, you can rest assured about the next one (FF7 Remake Part 3)." This confirmation comes amidst discussions about the release platforms of the previous installments, FF7 Remake (PS4) and FF7 Rebirth (PS5). While the PS5 is well into its lifecycle, the trilogy might eventually transition to the next PlayStation console, though details about the PS6 remain scarce.

FF7 Remake Part 3 Release Date

Square Enix has kept the release date for FF7 Remake Part 3 under wraps. However, development reportedly began in tandem with Part 2, with full production accelerating after FF7 Rebirth's release in February 2024. Leveraging assets from the first two games and a completed story draft, the third installment might be closer than fans expect.

In an interview with Famitsu on January 23, 2025, Hamaguchi shared, "It’s going very well. We started working on the third game right after FFVII Rebirth ended, and we have a build that will confirm what we should aim for as a game by the end of 2024. We can already see the direction of where we will land, so we have been working towards that goal since the beginning of this year. 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 also expressed satisfaction with the story's conclusion, saying, "At least I'm very satisfied with it, so I'm sure it will be a conclusion that will satisfy the fans as well."

FF7 Remake Part 3 Will Allegedly Be a Timed Exclusive Game

While the exact release date remains undisclosed, a report from the Washington Post on March 6, 2024, suggests that PlayStation secured timed exclusivity for the FF7 Remake trilogy. This means FF7 Remake Part 3 will initially be available only on PS5 for a certain period before becoming accessible on other platforms.

Historically, FF7 Remake (2020) was a PS4 exclusive for a year before its release on PC via Epic Games Store and Steam. FF7 Remake Intergrade, an enhanced version, was exclusive to PS5 for six months before its PC release. FF7 Rebirth followed a similar pattern, with its PC version launching on January 23, 2025, after its PS5 exclusivity ended in February 2024. If this trend continues, FF7 Remake Part 3 will likely follow suit, launching on PS5 first before expanding to other platforms.

Square Enix Multi-Platform Strategy Amidst Declining Sales

Despite the positive reception of the FF7 Remake series, Square Enix's HD title sales have declined, as reported in the company’s financial results on March 31, 2024. Titles such as FF16, Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, and FF7 Rebirth contributed to this trend. The company attributed the decline to increased development costs, advertising expenses, and higher content valuation losses.

In response, Square Enix plans to adopt a more aggressive multi-platform strategy, targeting Nintendo platforms, PlayStation, Xbox, and PCs to boost sales. This shift could lead to more HD titles being available on Xbox, Switch 2, and other platforms, even as the company maintains its strong partnership with PlayStation.