FF7 Remake Part 3 Hits PS5 First Again

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, confirming the game's direction, was achieved by the end of 2024. Kitase also expressed satisfaction with the completed storyline, hinting at a satisfying conclusion for fans.

Timed Exclusivity Expected:

A March 6, 2024 report from the Washington Post suggested PlayStation secured timed exclusivity for the entire FF7 Remake trilogy. Given the release patterns of previous games (FF7 Remake: one-year PS4 exclusivity, FF7 Remake Intergrade: six-month PS5 exclusivity, FF7 Rebirth: timed PS5 exclusivity before January 23, 2025 PC release), FF7 Remake Part 3 is likely to follow suit, launching exclusively on PS5 before expanding to other platforms.

Square Enix's Multi-Platform Shift:

Despite the strong PlayStation partnership and positive reception of the FF7 Remake series, Square Enix's March 31, 2024 financial report revealed declining sales in its HD title sector. In response, the company announced a strategic shift towards a multi-platform approach, encompassing Nintendo, Xbox, and PC platforms. This suggests that while FF7 Remake Part 3 will initially launch on PS5, a wider release across multiple consoles is highly probable after the exclusivity period.