Tetsuya Nomura Says Work Has Already Started On Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3

Work has already started on Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3, which will cap off Square Enix’s trilogy when it’s released sometime after 2023.

Nomura confirmed that “some development has already begun” on the as-yet unnamed third title in a note following today’s livestream.

“I myself have started on the development and am working toward the completion of the series,” Nomura wrote in a two-part message on Twitter.

We’re delighted to present messages from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth creative director Tetsuya Nomura, director Naoki Hamaguchi and producer Yoshinori Kitase. #FF7R pic.twitter.com/Cem5VO4HVq

— FINAL FANTASY VII (@finalfantasyvii) June 16, 2022

We’re delighted to present messages from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth creative director Tetsuya Nomura, director Naoki Hamaguchi and producer Yoshinori Kitase. #FF7R pic.twitter.com/Cem5VO4HVq

— FINAL FANTASY VII (@finalfantasyvii) June 16, 2022

His note followed the first trailer for Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth, which offered a glimpse of the anticipated follow-up to Final Fantasy 7 Remake. Square Enix also announced Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion, a remake of the PSP spin-off slated to release on PS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch, and PC sometime this winter.

Nomura directed Final Fantasy 7 Remake, but is not helming Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth. He continues to be involved in the project as a creative director.

As for Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth, it’ll be out in Winter 2023. And whatever the third part ends up being called? We’ll just have to see, though Nomura says that development has been “progressing rapidly” since the team “adopted a new development structure.” You can find his entire note below.

As I revealed on the brodcast, there are currently four Final Fantasy 7 projects being developed in parallel. Although each of the four titles plays a different role, they are all connected through the high-quality depiction of Final Fantasy 7’s world and characters. As somone 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.

Final Fantasy 7 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 7 journey with Final Fantasy 7 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 call, and where this journey will ultimately lead.

The development of Final Fantasy 7 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 torwards the completion of the series.

We will work to deliver this title to fans with the same amount of enthusiasm from now until we reach the final line. In the meantime, please enjoy the other 25th anniversary projects that further expand the world of Final Fantasy 7.

Kat Bailey is a Senior News Editor at IGN as well as co-host of Nintendo Voice Chat. Have a tip? Send her a DM at @the_katbot.