In the ongoing era for Final Fantasy VII Remake, we are already eating well with how much Square Enix has produced on the matter. Despite the restart in development for the project predating back to the game’s original 2015 announcement, the game has went on to receive an expansion via ‘Intergrade’ just last year. However, as many fans know, the game is only in its first part of three for the original 1997 story.
Prior to the game’s release in December 2019, game director Tetsuya Nomura shared that development has already commenced on part two for Final Fantasy VII Remake. Elsewhere, Nomura did comment on other plans. While still prioritizing the Remake trilogy, he did press that there is a story for Final Fantasy X-3 which could be revisited later on.
This past month Square Enix held the Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary and featured the first official look at part two titled Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. You can watch the first-look trailer in the video below:
“As revealed on the broadcast, there are currently four FINAL FANTASY VII projects being developed in parallel. Although each of the four titles plays a different role, they are all connected through the high-quality depictions of FINAL FANTASY VII’s world and characters. As someone who was involved with the development of each and every one of the original titles, I deeply understand the vision and thoughts behind each project, and I am actively involved in the development process for all four titles.”
Creative Director Tetsuya Nomura continues, “FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH is being designed so that people can enjoy this game whether they know the original game or not. In fact, new players might even enjoy starting their FINAL FANTASY VII journey with FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH.
“Cloud and his friends embark on a new journey in this game, and I believe that the scenes that they witness after leaving Midgar will give players a fresh, new experience. I can’t wait to share the intention behind naming the first title, ‘REMAKE,’ and the second title, ‘REBIRTH.’ In time, I hope to reveal what the third title will be called, and where this journey will ultimately lead.
“The development of FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH has been progressing rapidly since we adopted a new development structure. A title of this scale in which everything is interconnected even before production began is truly rare. In fact, some development has already begun on the third title. I myself have started on the development and am working towards the completion of the series.”
I am overjoyed that we are able to announce FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH and I feel a strong sense of duty to deliver the ultimate FINAL FANTASY VII experience to all the fans eagerly awaiting this game. The development has already entered full production and the team is highly motivated in putting everything together on the project and working to create a finished game.
The FINAL FANTASY VII remake project will be a three-part trilogy, but FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH is much more than just one installment in the series. We are developing it with all of the passion and dedication needed to create an original game and plan to deliver the ultimate gameplay and world building experience. Trust me, it will be worth the wait!
Naoki Hamaguchi, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Game Director
This marks yet another monumental announcement from Square Enix in the few past months. Predating back to this April, the publisher revealed Kingdom Hearts 4 is already in development with a glimpse at the new gameplay for the upcoming project as the experience now breaks into the real world. You can read the full report by heading here.
Are you excited for the sequel for Final Fantasy VII Remake?
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is listed for PlayStation 5.
Source: Square Enix
