February 19th 2024.
The highly-anticipated tale of Cloud and Sephiroth is set to continue this month, as Square Enix has announced the release of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. However, it seems that fans may have to wait just as long for the conclusion of the trilogy as they did for the second installment.
According to Square Enix's director Naoki Hamaguchi, development of the third game is still in its early stages, and it could take another four years for it to hit the shelves. In an interview with YouTuber Julien Chièze, Hamaguchi revealed that the team is currently in a similar situation to when they were finishing up development on the first game.
"We have already made progress on the script and we are thinking about certain developments," Hamaguchi said, hinting at the progress being made on the third game. He also mentioned how they started discussing the sequel with writer Nojima-san as they reached the end of development on Final Fantasy 7 Remake.
While this may mean that the third game could potentially be released in 2028, it's worth noting that the time gap between the first and second game was quite significant. In the sequel, players will leave behind the linear setting of Midgar and explore a larger overworld, which could explain the longer development time.
It's still unclear how the third game will be structured, and if it will reuse the same overworld, it could potentially lead to a shorter gap between the second and third installments. Interestingly, the 30th anniversary of the original Final Fantasy 7 is set to take place in 2027, which could be the perfect time to wrap up the remake trilogy from a marketing standpoint.
In June 2022, creative director Tetsuya Nomura had already revealed that development had begun on the third game. Comparatively, Rebirth entered production in 2019 and took five years to release, so it's possible that the final game could follow a similar trajectory.
In the same interview, Final Fantasy producer Yoshinori Kitase hinted at where the story in Rebirth would conclude – with all signs pointing towards the iconic scene at the City of the Ancients from the original game.
"Those that played the original know that the story takes a turn at the City of the Ancients, and players eagerly await that decisive moment," Kitase teased.
For those eager to get a taste of the game, a demo for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is now available, covering the opening chapter. And for even more excitement, a second demo set in Junon will be released on February 21.
As always, Square Enix encourages fans to send them their feedback, whether it's through email, comments, or by following them on Twitter. And don't forget to sign up for their newsletter to receive all the latest updates and exclusive gaming content.
In conclusion, the journey of Cloud and Sephiroth is far from over, and fans can look forward to experiencing the epic conclusion of the trilogy in the coming years. So buckle up and prepare for an unforgettable adventure in the world of Final Fantasy 7.
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