Previous reports indicated that development of Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 may have entered a critical stage, and its completion time may be earlier than some players had previously expected.

In a recent interview, game director Naoki Hamaguchi stated that “the core gameplay is nearing completion,” and the development team is now focusing its efforts on refining details and making final adjustments. This typically means that the main system framework is complete, and subsequent development will concentrate on balance, audiovisual effects, and performance optimization.

Screenshot recently published an article stating that for large-scale AAA titles, reaching this stage is often considered a crucial milestone in the production process. Although Square Enix has not yet announced the official title and release date of the third installment, these statements indicate that the project is progressing smoothly overall.

Rumors suggest that if Final Fantasy VII Remake 3 has indeed entered the “polishing and finishing” phase, a 2026 release isn’t entirely impossible. After all, Square Enix has already completed two remakes, and this experience should help improve overall development efficiency.

However, the absence of any new Final Fantasy-related news during The Game Awards is intriguing. If the goal is a 2026 release, this event would have been an ideal announcement window. Therefore, another, more popular speculation among players is that the game might launch in early 2027.

The original *Final Fantasy VII* was released in Japan on January 31, 1997. 2027 will mark its 30th anniversary, making the conclusion of the remake trilogy at this time undoubtedly symbolic.

News reports summarize that, overall, a 2026 release is not entirely impossible, but a more reasonable expectation is that it will be officially announced in the first half to mid-2026, followed by a release in January 2027. In any case, current information indicates that development of *Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3* is progressing smoothly, and a full official reveal may not be far off.