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FINAL FANTASY VII TRILOGY CONCLUDES WITH REVELATION

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
MON, JUL 20, 2026

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Square Enix announced Final Fantasy VII Revelation as the third and final game in its remake trilogy, launching simultaneously across all platforms in Spring 2027.

The game will release on PS5, Switch 2, Xbox, and PC at the same time, marking the conclusion of a multi-year project that began with Final Fantasy VII Remake in 2020. Director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed the trilogy was completed in roughly three years due to retained staff and a consistent creative vision. The first game focused on Midgar, the original story's opening section, while Final Fantasy VII Rebirth expanded the scope with open-world exploration. Final Fantasy VII Revelation will bring the remake saga to its conclusion, delivering the final chapter of Cloud Strife's story across all narrative threads introduced in the previous installments. The announcement comes as Square Enix continues its strategy of expanding major franchises through multi-game projects. The simultaneous multi-platform release signals the publisher's commitment to accessibility and broad audience reach for the finale.

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