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 and Development Progress:

While Square Enix remains tight-lipped about a concrete release date, Hamaguchi offered a positive update during a January 23, 2025 Famitsu interview, stating development is progressing smoothly and on schedule. A playable build, showcasing the game's direction, was completed by the end of 2024. Kitase also expressed satisfaction with the completed storyline, promising 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 pattern of previous releases (FF7 Remake: one-year PS4 exclusivity, FF7 Remake Intergrade: six-month PS5 exclusivity, FF7 Rebirth: timed PS5 exclusivity before a January 23, 2025 PC release), Part 3 is likely to follow suit with a period of PS5 exclusivity before launching on other platforms.

Square Enix's Multi-Platform Shift:

Despite the success of the FF7 Remake series, Square Enix's financial report (March 31, 2024) 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 platforms. This suggests that while Part 3 will initially launch on PS5, a wider release across other consoles and PC is highly probable after the exclusivity period ends.