Final Fantasy VII: Revelation announced for Spring 2027 with a single fixed ending

Naoki Hamaguchi, the director behind the upcoming third and final entry in the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy, talks about what type of game he’d want to pursue next. No more remakes for hamaguchi Hamaguchi has been a part of Square Enix working on Final Fantasy games for 20 years, and he’s climbed up the […] The post Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Doesn’t Want to Make More FF Remakes, Seeks Bigger Challenge Instead appeared first on VICE.

One of the big new releases linedup for next year is the final part of the Final Fantasy VII remake series which is titled, Final Fantasy Revelation. Naoki Hamaguchi, the director behind Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, has explained to 4Gamer why they decided to continue using Unreal Engine 4 for the last part of the… Read More »Naoki Hamaguchi explains why they stuck with Unreal 4 for Final Fantasy VII: Revelation Source

At long last, the Unknown Journey of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy concludes next year with the release of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation. More than a decade has passed since the game was shown off during the legendary 2015 Sony E3 Showcase, and it looks like the threequel is shaping up to be a massive send-off for Cloud and the rest of the Midgar crew. Taking all the lessons learned from Remake and Rebirth, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is aiming to bring the story to a satisfying close. Ahead of its launch in 2027, here's a closer look at everything that we know so far about the next big Final Fantasy game. When will Final Fantasy 7 Revelation be released? Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is scheduled to launch in Q2 2027. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation platforms The first two games in the Remake Trilogy were both timed exclusives for PS5, but the times are changing. Square-Enix announced that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will launch day-one for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2. For owners of the Nintendo handheld, this is good news, given just how well Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth run on the system. Both games do make some graphical concessions, but overall, they provide a mostly stable performance level with a cinematic frame rate. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation: The story so far Continuing after the events of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Revelation is the final chapter in the Remake Trilogy. While the previous games have largely followed the same story as the original Final Fantasy 7, they've also deviated from the path and have introduced reimagined characters, events, distorted timelines, and multiversal stakes. The mission still remains the same, as after the death of Aerith--although some Schrodinger's Cat shenanigans might also be at play here--Cloud and his party will venture to iconic locations like Wutai on their journey to stop Sephiroth. The former SOLDIER Elite is preparing to enact the final steps of his master plan and has summoned the destructive Meteor magic to wound the planet. If successful, Sephiroth will achieve godhood by reuniting with the Lifestream and merging all alternate timelines together, over which he will ultimately rule. Can Cloud and his group finally change fate as they head toward the conclusion of the unknown journey? And let's not forget that other loose end, as Zack Fair still has a score of his own to settle with Sephiroth. As for what comes next, game director Naoki Hamaguchi calls the threequel a definitive conclusion to the saga--but that doesn't mean that the door won't be left open for character-specific stories in the future. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation gameplay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEhujmFOBDE Remake and Rebirth shifted the action away from the turn-based combat of the original Final Fantasy 7--a "classic" hybrid option was also available for anyone feeling nostalgic--and it looks like both systems are back for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation. Whether you're looking for fast-paced action or a chance to slow down the chaos and work out some tactics, Revelation will have you covered. FITS offers new strategic options New to Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is the FITS system (Function Integrated Tactical Suitware). This is essentially a new take on classic Final Fantasy jobs, as each outfit allows its wearer to wield new skills in battle. Each character in Revelations has four FITS to choose from, and so far, Square Enix has shown off the Warrior (enhanced offensive abilities) and Black Mage (spell-focused combat) FITS suits. A whole new world While Remake was a largely linear game, Rebirth introduced an open-world approach that covered major locations in Midgar. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will continue that approach, but this time you'll get to explore Midgar from the comfort of Cid's airship. Once you find a location, you can parachute into it Fortnite-style and embark on an expedition to discover the secrets of the land. Square Enix says the world and its locations will be seamlessly connected, and new areas include the tropical rainforest of Mideel and Yuffie's hometown in Wutai. Rise of the Weapons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2Uh0mAim8Y&pp=0gcJCT4LAYcqIYzv With Sephiroth posing a greater threat than ever, the planet has activated its long-dormant guardians to protect it. The classic Weapons are back, but bigger and more dangerous than ever. Indiscriminate in their destruction, Cloud and his companions will have to stand against them as they prepare to stop Sephiroth once and for all. Hamaguchi recently told GameSpot that remaking the Weapons was his favorite part of the threequel, as they've been scaled up into kaiju-sized threats for players to face off against. Minigames are back, but are optional Alongside Queen's Blood and several other returning minigames, Final Fantasy fans can also try out a few new diversions off the beaten track--including a slap fight between Tifa and Scarlet. The big difference is that Square Enix is making these minigames optional, and the rewards behind each one are more cosmetic in nature. In Rebirth, some of the game's best story beats and equipment were tied to the minigames, requiring a substantial grind to unlock them. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation has two new playable characters While Cloud's party is down a healer following the events of Rebirth, two new faces will be joining him on his quest. Fan-favorite characters Cid Highwind and Vincent Valentine will be added to the crew, and each one brings unique skills to the battlefield. Cid can control the flow of battle and unleash devastating area-of-effect attacks with his lance attacks, while Vincent can switch between lightning-fast gunplay and the ability to transform into a ferocious beast during fights. As for the rest of the cast, the whole gang is here: Cloud, Barrett, Tifa, Yuffie, and Cait Sith. One big change to the roster is that Sephiroth has a new voice actor (Tyler Willingham), as Tyler Hoechlin was unable to reprise the role due to scheduling conflicts. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZ3KTw0ow1M&pp=0gcJCT4LAYcqIYzv Final Fantasy 7 Revelation preorders Preorders aren't open yet for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, but we'll update this section as soon as they go live.

When Final Fantasy 7 Remake part two was officially revealed to be titled Rebirth, an immediate question arose for pretty much everyone: what will part three be called? That question has persisted since Rebirth came out, with way too many people suggesting Reunion despite the fact they did that one for Crisis Core (seriously, what's with that). The answer was finally revealed this month to be Revelation at Summer Geoff Fest, and as it turns out, we all found out at the same time as pretty much everyone that's working on the threequel. Read more

It looks like that superb Final Fantasy 7 Revelation trailer at Summer Game Fest was just the ticket for Square Enix: between a blowout trailer showcasing a massive open world, some significant story beats, and refined combat, and a massive media tour following the reveal, interest in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series appears to have gone through the roof. Read more

Generally when a game gets remade, you'll assume that it'll mostly be the same at least narratively, given how not normal can be with works that are considered uncomfortably sacred. That's certainly what many may have guessed about the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy, only those pesky Whispers to get in the way offering some changes here and there. Rebirth continued that here and there, staying the course in other ways, and Revelation will be out next year with an ending you can't change. And according to director Naoki Hamaguchi, that ending has been planned right from the beginning, more or less. Read more