Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 May Feature a ‘More Expansive Map’

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As a seasoned gamer with decades of gaming under my belt, I can confidently say that the upcoming Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy is shaping up to be a monumental achievement in the realm of video games. Having played through the original Final Fantasy 7 back in the day, and then revisiting it with the Remake, I can attest to the sheer brilliance of Square Enix’s work.

In the future, Part 3 of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series could introduce the Highwind and offer a larger play area. Although it’s still a ways off, the impressive accomplishments of the upcoming game, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, are indisputable. It serves as an eagerly awaited follow-up to Final Fantasy 7 Remake, and as part of the innovative remake trilogy based on the original masterpiece. The narrative has introduced fresh twists to keep fans intrigued, while maintaining a close connection to the progression of the classic game. Excitingly, PC gamers will have the opportunity to experience Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth in January 2025.

This milestone in its development journey is significant following the PC release. Square Enix will then focus on completing the third and last installment of the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy. In a conversation with Game Rant, producers Yoshinori Kitase and Naoki Hamaguchi shared their thoughts on the PC version and the upcoming Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. They expressed their desire for the success of the PC release to fuel the momentum required for the third part. As Kitase put it, “We’re aiming for this PC release to generate momentum, which we can sustain until the completion of the trilogy, and we want to maintain the emotions felt by players throughout.

The beloved RPG is great about evoking emotions, with both developers talking about the players’ reactions while playing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and how anticipation for one single moment carried a lot of fans forward. Then, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth ends with a dramatic beat that leaves players hungry for more, so Square Enix shifting focus to Part 3 only makes sense. But this momentum is important, as it also pertains to the evolution of the Final Fantasy 7 remake project.

The Highwind and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s Evolution

In the next phase, not only does Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s narrative conclude, but it also builds upon the open-world aspects introduced in Rebirth. To achieve this, the world in the third part must feel more vibrant than ever before. As hinted by FF7 Rebirth’s creative director, Tetsuya Nomura, airship travel is set to return as a key element of this development. Hamaguchi has reinforced Nomura’s commitment to airships, while also discussing how they will contribute to the trilogy’s evolution:

We’re excited about how Final Fantasy 7 has developed over time, with Remake focusing heavily on storytelling and Rebirth offering a wider, open world for exploration. In the third installment, we aim to deliver an even larger game map, giving players the chance to fully immerse themselves in the experience.

The impact of Airship Travel in Part 3 is yet unknown, but it’s clear that there’s a lot of excitement and momentum building up for Square Enix to reach its climax. With the trilogy’s development progressing, unresolved plot points to address, an increasingly vast world to explore, the long-awaited PC release by dedicated fans, and _Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth_ being one of the top RPGs in 2024, it seems we can expect only positive outcomes.

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2024-12-15 00:54