Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Director Has Already Completed 40 Full Playthroughs

Naoki Hamaguchi, the director of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3, has played through the game more than 40 times. These playthroughs were primarily to find and fix any problems or bugs before the game launches.

Okay, so we still don’t know everything about how the Final Fantasy 7 Remake story will end, but the good news is they’re sticking with a tweaked version of Unreal Engine 4 to help get it done. Square Enix has already decided what to call the final game – Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 – but they’re keeping it a secret! That means all us fans are just throwing around our best guesses for the title right now.

FF7 Remake Part 3’s Director Already Has 40 Playthroughs Done

One of the lead developers of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 has already thoroughly tested the game – completing it from beginning to end over 40 times, according to an interview with NintendoLife. Hamaguchi, the developer, confirmed the game is still on track for release, but asked fans for a little more patience before sharing further details. While he didn’t specify the exact reason for so many playthroughs, it’s likely he was focused on identifying and fixing any remaining bugs or problems. Hamaguchi expressed his excitement for players to experience the game, stating that he and the team are dedicated to delivering a memorable experience.

The recent update from Hamaguchi confirms what he said earlier in 2026: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 will be released on multiple platforms, but each version will be specifically optimized for the best possible experience. The game’s design will initially focus on high-end PCs, and then be adapted for consoles.

Final Fantasy 7 Still Has Momentum Going Into the Summer

Hamaguchi talked about the upcoming release of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on the Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S, scheduled for June 3rd. He explained that the quick follow-up to Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade was intentional – Square Enix wants to keep fans excited while they wait for the third game in the series. Because Remake Intergrade and Rebirth are ports, the team didn’t feel a long gap between releases was necessary. Hamaguchi emphasized their goal is to create a seamless experience, connecting Remake, Rebirth, and the future third installment without interruption.

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Players can now try a free demo of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on Switch 2 and Xbox to test how it runs on their systems. The next installment, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3, will pick up the story right after the events of Rebirth. However, because there’s still a lot of story to tell, it remains to be seen how Square Enix will approach developing and releasing the final part.

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2026-05-01 21:04