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Final Fantasy VII Remake News

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All the latest Final Fantasy VII Remake news for 2026: updates, patches, DLC, discounts and events. Fresh game news every day on VGTimes.
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Square Enix announced at its June 24 shareholder meeting that future Final Fantasy remakes will each take a distinct direction, with development teams tailoring their approach to the specific title and the current gaming landscape. Rather than following a single formula, the company said every remake will be shaped by industry trends and evolving player expectations.
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July 5, 2026

Production on the final installment of Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy is moving forward without a hitch. In a recent interview, trilogy director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed that development on Part 3 is "on schedule and proceeding within the established timeframe."
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April 30, 2026

Model PeachMilky has shared her latest cosplay, taking on the role of Aerith Gainsborough from Final Fantasy VII Remake. This time, the fan-favorite creator chose to portray the heroine in her iconic red dress.
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March 29, 2026

The library of games on Switch 2 continues to expand. The next novelty on the Nintendo console may be Devil May Cry 5, according to The Gamer.
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March 27, 2026

The developers of Final Fantasy 14 will add the Beastmaster class to the game. It will be one of the innovations in the upcoming major series of updates, according to PC Gamer.
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March 14, 2026

Director of the remake trilogy Naoki Hamaguchi gave an interview to Bloomberg in which he shared the first detailed hints about the third and final installment of the Final Fantasy VII remake project. The game still has no official title — although the name already exists internally — and no release date yet. Judging by how openly Hamaguchi is discussing the project, however, an announcement may not be far away.
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March 7, 2026

Game director of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3, Naoki Hamaguchi, has shared an encouraging update on the project’s status. According to him, the finale of the trilogy is already in the final stage of production and is progressing “almost exactly on schedule,” as originally planned at the start of the remake project.
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February 19, 2026

A cosplayer known as LisaKisa has created a stunning take on Tifa Lockhart from the iconic RPG Final Fantasy VII. The photos showcase the model in Tifa’s signature outfit, captured from multiple angles.
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February 17, 2026

To mark the 29th anniversary of Final Fantasy VII, artist and writer Tetsuya Nomura has shared a previously unreleased piece of concept art created during the earliest stages of the game’s development. The illustration dates back to a period when the story and gameplay systems had not yet been finalized and showcases ideas that ultimately could not be realized in the original version of the JRPG.
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February 2, 2026

Nintendo is planning to seriously expand its library of games for the Switch 2 in the near future. Moreover, we are talking about the largest projects that have already been released on other platforms.
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January 28, 2026

Final Fantasy VII Remake proved to be a hit on the Nintendo Switch 2. Owners of the portable console have bought out almost all physical copies of the game in US stores, Twisted Voxel writes.
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January 27, 2026

Legendary snowboarding is making a comeback in Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3—and this time, it will play a much bigger role in the story. Series director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed the news in a recent interview.
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January 26, 2026

Game director Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed the trilogy's finale won't switch to Unreal Engine 5, despite the new engine's growing popularity among major projects. The team opted to stick with their familiar toolset.
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January 26, 2026

The companion of the Master Chief from the Halo game series is an artificial intelligence named Cortana. However, in real life, everything is different. Steve Downes, who voiced the main character, opposed the use of neural networks.
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January 23, 2026

The authors of Final Fantasy 7 Remake decided to introduce a simplified playthrough mode, timed to coincide with the game's release on the Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S. The innovation involves a significant increase in health and damage.
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January 16, 2026

Artificial intelligence is a cancerous tumor that has hindered the gaming industry rather than helped it. This was stated by Tim Bender, CEO of Hooded Horse Studio, known for the urban planning simulator Manor Lords.
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January 9, 2026

Game director of Final Fantasy VII Remake Naoki Hamaguchi revealed that the team seriously discussed the idea of changing the iconic Buster Sword and making it more “realistic.” However, they quickly abandoned the thought — the bond players have with the original design was simply too strong.
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December 9, 2025

Voice actress for Aerith from Final Fantasy VII Remake — Briana White — asked fans to stop tagging her in explicit fanfics and art. The reason was a Twitter discussion where actress Rei Ami (Zoe from K-Pop Demon Queen) expressed surprise at the volume of "spicy" content about her characters. White supported her and reminded that part of the audience somehow forgets the meaning of the word "inappropriate."
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December 3, 2025

For years, fans of Final Fantasy 7 have argued over who truly holds Cloud’s heart — his childhood friend Tifa or the mysterious Aerith. But Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi isn’t planning to take part in these never-ending «shipping wars». All he wants is for the protagonist to finally find happiness.
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November 3, 2025

Game director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed that the development team behind Final Fantasy VII Remake and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will remain together even after the release of the trilogy’s final entry. According to him, the developers are already discussing what to work on next.
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October 28, 2025

The director of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Naoki Hamaguchi, disagrees with criticism about the game’s pacing and abundance of side activities. In an interview with Screen Rant at Brazil Game Show 2025, he said the game isn’t “bloated” — the issue lies in how modern players experience time.
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October 20, 2025

IGN has published its ranking of the best video game remakes of all time. The list highlights 15 titles, including some of the most recent releases like Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.
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September 19, 2025

Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy XVI and Final Fantasy VII Remake are finally heading to Xbox consoles.
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June 9, 2025

Following the announcement that Square Enix is bringing Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade to the Nintendo Switch 2, a new video has surfaced online comparing the game's graphics across PS4 Pro, PS5, and Switch 2 versions.
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May 13, 2025

Nintendo has announced several highly anticipated ports for the upcoming Switch 2. Here's a full list of games coming to the new console:
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April 2, 2025

Insider Nate the Hate recently hosted a podcast discussing the latest leaks surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2. The discussion touched on the anticipated announcement of the new hybrid console and the games that might be part of its launch lineup.
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January 14, 2025

Reputable insider Nate The Hate didn't mince words and named the release «windows» for a number of games from Microsoft's internal studios. He confirmed that Doom: The Dark Ages is scheduled for May, but denied the imminent announcement of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion remake.
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January 11, 2025