FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, the 2024 action RPG from Square Enix that released exclusively for PS5 this year as a sequel to 2020’s FFVII REMAKE, will be followed by a third and conclusive installment in the series that may be developed on Unreal Engine 5, the latest iteration of Epic Games’ popular game engine, according to new comments shared by Naoki Hamaguchi, one of the directors behind the remake trilogy. FFVII REBIRTH and FFVII REMAKE, which originally launched in February 2024 and April 2020, respectively, were both developed under Unreal Engine 4.
Hamaguchi said (machine translation):
- [Are you considering upgrading your development environment to UE5 for the next title?] “We’ll have to assess the pros and cons of the engine, but I think it’s possible. This is similar to considering whether to switch from SVN to Perforce.”
- “…I think what our users want most right now is to deliver the final game in the series in a good form as soon as possible.”
- “We’ll think about it objectively and decide whether changing the environment will accelerate that, or whether it’s best to make it all at once as it is.”
The original word from the @Genki_JPN account:
FF7 Rebirth Director Naoki Hamaguchi said Rebirth took 4 years to develop in parallel with FF7R Intergrade! #FF7R
— Genki✨ (@Genki_JPN) August 13, 2024
He says they are considering using Unreal Engine 5 for the final game, but believes what players want most is for them to deliver the game in good shape as soon as… pic.twitter.com/7MEQa3VaC1
Some promos for FFVII REBIRTH:
Square Enix on its action RPG:
In FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, players take on the role of mercenary Cloud Strife and his comrades as they pursue legendary swordsman Sephiroth, a haunting figure from Cloud’s past bent on ruling the planet, across a vast and vibrant world rife with danger, adventure, joy and uncertainty. These unlikely heroes, including beloved, iconic characters Tifa, Barret, Aerith and Red XIII, join forces with new companions like the spirited ninja operative Yuffie and the wisecracking, feline-shaped robot Cait Sith. FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH delivers an unforgettable experience to players filled with unexpected twists, memorable characters and jaw-dropping set pieces that longtime fans and newcomers can both enjoy.