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Final Fantasy VI

Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third and final installment of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, is scheduled for a simultaneous worldwide release in spring 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. The game is set to feature open-world exploration via the airship Highwind, with Vincent Valentine and Cid Highwind joining as playable characters.

Synthesized from 30 Yomimono stories · updated 6d ago

The Final Fantasy VII Remake series is heading into its conclusion with Final Fantasy VII Revelation, announced at Summer Game Fest 2026 and scheduled for a spring 2027 release across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. The game is the third and final installment of the trilogy, with director Naoki Hamaguchi confirming the subtitle was chosen last-minute by creative director Tetsuya Nomura. The title is structured to resolve all foreshadowing and mysteries from the previous entries.

Revelation introduces open-world exploration from the airship Highwind, with players parachuting to locations such as Midgar's outskirts, Mideel, and Wutai. Vincent Valentine and Cid Highwind join as new playable characters. The battle system, blending real-time action with command selection, has evolved, and a new system called Wear grants costumes special abilities. The trailer shown at gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 gave the first in-game look at Ruby Weapon, Emerald Weapon, and Ultima Weapon, confirming the planet's guardian creatures will appear as major set-piece battles.

The announcement has driven significant commercial momentum. Director Naoki Hamaguchi said the series is selling several times more than expected, with over 30 media interviews in North America and Europe. The concurrent player count for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Steam surged from around 3,000 to a peak of 8,300 following the announcement. Square Enix reported its first quarter of year-on-year revenue and profit growth in roughly four and a half years, attributing the performance partly to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and Microsoft Store. The development team has retained over 90% of its staff across the trilogy, which Hamaguchi credited for allowing the project to reach completion.

Key facts

Release window
Spring 2027 ↗
Platforms
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC ↗
New playable characters
Vincent Valentine and Cid Highwind ↗
Director
Naoki Hamaguchi ↗
Creative director
Tetsuya Nomura ↗
First in-game look at Weapons
Ruby Weapon, Emerald Weapon, and Ultima Weapon shown in trailer ↗
Sales performance
Series selling several times more than expected following announcement ↗
Staff retention
Over 90% of development team retained across the trilogy ↗
Square Enix financial results
First quarter with year-on-year revenue and profit growth since Q3 FY ending March 2022 ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

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Music from this series was performed at Fami Koto's 5th concert · 2026-08-28
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remaking Final Fantasy 6 or Final Fantasy 8 could result in a four-part or five-part series · 2026-08-04

Structured graph also available as JSON at /public/entities/final-fantasy-vi. CC BY 4.0.

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5h ago

Tokyo Game Show Sale Cuts Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to 70% Off

Sony Interactive Entertainment started the Tokyo Game Show Sale on the PlayStation Store on September 9, offering discounts on a range of PS5 and PS4 titles. The sale runs until September 23, ahead of the Tokyo Game Show 2026 event that begins September 17. Among the featured discounts, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the Square Enix RPG preceding a series finale, is priced at 1,973 yen, a 70 percent reduction from 6,578 yen. Monster Hunter Wilds, which has a large DLC planned, is 25 percent off at 3,742 yen, while Pragmata Deluxe Edition receives its first-ever discount at 20 percent off, bringing it to 7,192 yen. Other titles include Persona 3 Reload Digital Premium Edition at 60 percent off (5,491 yen), Biohazard Requiem at 30 percent off (6,293 yen), Nioh 3 at 43 percent off (5,517 yen), and Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories and the Imagined Land at 50 percent off (4,840 yen). The sale also covers deluxe editions and DLC, with more titles listed on the official sale page.

2d ago

FF7 Remake Director: Trilogy Is an Attempt to Pass the Game to the Next Generation

Naoki Hamaguchi, director of the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy, told a PAX West 2026 panel that the project is an attempt to pass FF7 to the next generation rather than a simple remake. He said the goal is a work that keeps producing new fans 20 to 30 years from now. The panel also covered the graphics direction and new mysteries added to the story. The finale, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, launches April 8, 2027.

5d ago

FF7 Revelation Character Poses Echo the 1997 Original

Square Enix set Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the finale of the remake trilogy, for April 8, 2027, on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2. The official site's character standing illustrations drew attention for resembling the 1997 original's art. Comparison images on X and Reddit pair the 1997 and 2027 versions of Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Red XIII, and Cait Sith. Fans read the poses as deliberate homage, while differences such as Aerith's pose and Cid's missing cigarette draw comment.

5d ago

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Locks April 8, 2027 Release Date

Square Enix set FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION for April 8, 2027, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. The RPG was previously slated for spring 2027. Official materials released alongside the date include screenshots of Cloud, Sephiroth, and Tifa, plus field shots showing the scale of the world. Trilogy art covering Remake, Rebirth, and Revelation was also published. Pricing starts at 9,900 yen.

6d ago

FF7 Revelation Release Date Set for April 8, 2027

Square Enix announced during Sony Interactive Entertainment's State of Play broadcast on September 3 that Final Fantasy VII Revelation will launch on April 8, 2027. The presentation included a trailer focused on each character's resolve, set in a world the sources describe as unseen and never before shown. Alongside the release date, Square Enix released a separate gameplay video titled Gameplay Battle & Exploration, which introduces an airship that lets players traverse a vast open world and parachute down to points of interest. The third installment in the Final Fantasy VII remake series is scheduled for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The same broadcast also revealed a trilogy pack containing Revelation, Final Fantasy VII Remake, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, with preorders opening on September 3. The series began with Remake in 2020, followed by Rebirth in 2024, and Revelation concludes the three-part retelling of the 1997 original.

6d ago

Final Fantasy Resonance Trial Version Lands September 4, Sephiroth Appears

Square Enix announced during the September 3 State of Play broadcast that a trial version of Final Fantasy Resonance will be distributed on September 4, 2026. The game is the first HD-2D title in the Final Fantasy series, rendered in a dot x 3D visual style based on the concept of what the franchise might look like had it stayed with pixel art. The latest trailer shown during the broadcast featured battle scenes and cutscenes involving Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII, alongside other past series characters who appear through a growth and special move system called Visions. Final Fantasy Resonance is scheduled for full release on October 22, 2026, for PC (Microsoft Store), Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, with the Steam version arriving one day later on October 23. Pricing starts at 7,678 yen for the standard and download versions, with a Digital Deluxe Edition at 9,878 yen and a Collector's Edition at 25,500 yen.

Sep 1

State of Play and State of Play Japan to Air September 3

Sony Interactive Entertainment announced on August 31 that it will broadcast two PlayStation information programs back to back on September 3, starting at 10:00 p.m. Japan time. The first, State of Play, will deliver the latest announcements and updates from PlayStation Studios and various software makers. At the end of that program, Square Enix will offer a detailed look at the vast world of Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the title planned for a spring 2027 release on Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Immediately after, State of Play Japan returns with voice actor Yuki Kaji serving again as host. That program focuses on upcoming titles from game studios in Japan and Asia, with new gameplay footage and information. Both programs stream live on the official PlayStation Japan YouTube channel. State of Play carries English audio with Japanese subtitles, while State of Play Japan is in Japanese. The announcement positions the double feature ahead of Tokyo Game Show 2026, which one outlet notes suggests a lavish lineup of upcoming titles.

Aug 29

FF7 Ever Crisis Releases Final Chapter of Before Crisis

Square Enix released the final chapter of 'Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-' for 'Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis' on August 27. The game is scheduled to end service on October 7, leaving about one month to experience the 2004 feature phone RPG, which had no other way to be played since 2018.

Aug 28

Fami Koto Returns With First Solo Concert in 10 Years

On August 7, 2026, Fami Koto held its 5th concert at Katsushika Symphony Hills Iris Hall in Tokyo. The group, led by koto performer Kazushi Okimasa, played game music from Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, Ganbare Goemon, Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 6, Another Eden, and Final Fantasy VI using only traditional Japanese instruments.

Aug 28

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Screenshots Show Weapon, Typhon, Pico

Square Enix released a new batch of screenshots for Final Fantasy VII Revelation alongside the second trailer, "Guardian of the Star," shown at gamescom Opening Night Live 2026. The images depict the planet's guardian Weapon, the summon Typhon, and a chocobo named Pico. The game is the third and final installment in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, set for a simultaneous worldwide release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC in spring 2027. Players will board the airship Highwind to freely traverse the planet, parachuting to locations such as Midgar's outskirts, Mideel, and Wutai. The battle system, blending real-time action with command selection, has evolved, and Vincent Valentine and Cid Highwind join as new playable characters. A new system called "Wear" and new abilities expand playstyles. Separately, the overseas Microsoft Store page for the game lists a provisional ESRB rating of "Likely Mature 17+," which has sparked fan speculation about possible adult content, though the rating remains under review and previous entries in the remake series were rated Teen.

Aug 27

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Tifa Swimsuit Figure Announced With PLAY ARTS Kai Sephiroth

Square Enix announced two new Final Fantasy VII Rebirth collectibles on August 25, both scheduled for release on November 28. The first is the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Static Arts Tifa Lockhart - Swimsuit Ver.-, a 29,700 yen statue depicting Tifa in a light purple frilled swimsuit with a flower ornament in her hair. The figure measures approximately W123mm x D122mm x H260mm and uses clear materials for the base to evoke a waterfront with splashing waves. The second product is the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth PLAY ARTS Kai Sephiroth, an action figure priced at 31,900 yen, featuring Sephiroth as a Soldier 1st Class. This PLAY ARTS Kai iteration introduces newly designed hip and joint parts that replace click-based articulation with click-free movement for smoother motion, plus movable eyes for a wider range of expressions. Accessories include a detachable single wing, Sephiroth's Masamune blade, an interchangeable hair piece, a smiling face plate, and various hands. Reservations are open at the Square Enix e-STORE and AmiAmi, where the Tifa statue is listed at a discounted 26,730 yen. Character design is credited to Tetsuya Nomura and Roberto Ferrari.

Aug 27

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Trailer Shows Ruby, Emerald, Ultima Weapons

Square Enix showed new footage for Final Fantasy VII Revelation during the gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 livestream on August 25, 2026. The trailer is the latest look at the third and final game in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, and it gives the first in-game look at three of the series' iconic super-bosses: Ruby Weapon, Emerald Weapon, and Ultima Weapon. The footage also includes new cutscenes featuring Vincent Valentine and Cid Highwind, who join as playable characters. The game is scheduled for release in spring 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store on Windows. The trailer also shows aerial combat aboard the airship Highwind, which players can use to travel freely across the planet and parachute into locations such as Midgar, Mideel, and Wutai. Director Naoki Hamaguchi previously said the game's theme is "resolve," as Cloud and his companions head toward their final battle against Sephiroth.

Aug 17

Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 to Stream With Japanese Subtitles on Niconico

Dwango announced on August 17 that it will live-stream gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 with Japanese interpretation subtitles on Niconico Live. The stream is scheduled for August 26 from 3:00 AM to 5:00 AM Japan time, ahead of gamescom 2026, which runs from August 26 to 31 in Cologne, Germany. The event will feature trailers for SILENT HILL: Townfall and FF7 Revelation, plus new information and gameplay footage for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past expansion. gamescom 2026 is the largest edition ever, with all exhibition floors sold out for the first time in the event's history. Exhibitors include Nintendo, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Capcom, Sega, Konami Digital Entertainment, Xbox, and EA. Niconico Live will provide real-time subtitles for the broadcast, which is hosted by Geoff Keighley and Eefje "sjokz" Depoortere. The viewing URL is https://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv351102382.

Aug 10

Square Enix Posts First Profit Growth in 4.5 Years, Led by FFVII Rebirth

Square Enix Holdings reported its consolidated results for the first quarter of fiscal year ending March 2027 on August 10, 2026, covering April 1 to June 30. The company recorded net sales of 78.423 billion yen, up 32.3 percent year on year, operating income of 17.008 billion yen, up 88.6 percent, and ordinary income of 18.766 billion yen, up 172.4 percent. This marks the first quarter with year-on-year revenue and profit growth since the third quarter of fiscal year ending March 2022, roughly four and a half years ago. The Digital Entertainment segment drove the gains, with sales up 51.8 percent to 49.96 billion yen and operating income up 91.8 percent to 15.583 billion yen. Within that segment, HD games saw sales rise by 8.8 billion yen to 17.7 billion yen and operating income increase by 5.1 billion yen to 6.1 billion yen. The company attributed the performance to new titles such as Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and Microsoft Store, and Adventure Elliot's Millennial Story, along with strong catalog sales. MMO revenue and profit also grew, though profit rose only slightly by about 30 million yen due to costs for the upcoming expansion 8.0, Silver Wanderer, set for early 2027. Smart device and PC browser segments also improved, supported by Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest Smash Glow. Full-year forecasts remained unchanged.

Aug 7

Final Fantasy VII Revelation New Footage Set for Gamescom Opening Night Live

Square Enix will show new footage of Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the concluding chapter of the Final Fantasy VII Remake series, during gamescom Opening Night Live on August 26 at 3:00 AM JST. Director Naoki Hamaguchi is scheduled to appear at the event, which is hosted by Geoff Keighley. The game was first announced during Summer Game Fest 2026 in June. Revelation features an open world that players explore from the airship Highwind, with destinations including Midgar's outskirts, green islands, and the ninja nation of Wutai. Characters parachute from the Highwind to reach these areas. The story reunites the party around Cloud to save the planet. New gameplay elements include a Weight Mode that slows time for strategic action selection, and a Wear System where costumes grant special abilities. The game is scheduled for release in spring 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Windows, Steam, and Epic Games Store. Hamaguchi posted on X that he looks forward to showing what the team has prepared.

Aug 6

Nobuo Uematsu Breaks Down FF7 Soundtrack Across Three Live Nights

Nobuo Uematsu's three-night talk event on the Final Fantasy VII soundtrack used Square Enix-provided para data to explain the music track by track. He said the PS's 24-voice polyphony was split between music and sound effects, so he asked the sound effects team for 16 channels for music. He also discussed why BGM was not streamed from CD-ROM.

Aug 6

FFXIV Patch 7.56 Adds FFVII Remake Gold Saucer and Keybound Brawler

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Patch 7.56, arriving October 28, adds the Gold Saucer from Final Fantasy VII Remake and introduces Keybound Brawler, a four-player typing mini-game set in the FFVII world. Rewards include Barret and Tifa costumes, with Barret's gatling gun as a fashion accessory. Naoki Hamaguchi appeared as a guest at the Berlin Fan Festival keynote.

Aug 5

Yoshida on Remaking Final Fantasy VI, VIII, IX: Scale Is Unreal

Final Fantasy XIV director Naoki Yoshida commented at the Berlin Fan Festival on fan requests to remake Final Fantasy VI, VIII, and IX, saying the scale is unreal and such projects could become four- or five-part series. His remarks followed Final Fantasy VII Remake director Naoki Hamaguchi clarifying that media outlets exaggerated his comments about Final Fantasy VI.

Aug 4

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Director Says Series Is Selling Very Well

Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi said the Final Fantasy VII Remake series is selling several times more than expected following the announcement of Final Fantasy VII Revelation at Summer Game Fest 2026. In an interview with Automaton, Hamaguchi said the official announcement and trailer received a very good response, with over 30 media interviews in North America and Europe plus additional interviews in China. He noted that the PC market, particularly in Simplified Chinese-speaking regions, has become incredibly strong, comparable to English-speaking regions. Hamaguchi also discussed how user feedback from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth influenced development of the new title, including making mini-games skippable and adjusting rewards. He said the development team has retained over 90% of its staff across the trilogy, a fact that surprised overseas observers. Regarding physical releases, Hamaguchi said he personally favors physical versions and that Square Enix is positively considering a physical package for Final Fantasy VII Revelation, though platform regulations and media capacity are under discussion. Final Fantasy VII Revelation is scheduled for release in spring 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.

Aug 4

FFXIV Berlin Fan Festival Reveals Bastion Job, FFVII REMAKE Raid

Square Enix held the FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Berlin on July 25 and 26, where the keynote speech delivered a wave of new information for the MMORPG. The new tank job Bastion was unveiled, a main tank that fights with a weapon called Magakou, which combines a shield, melee weapon, and ranged weapon on both arms. Bastion will be implemented in the latest expansion Hakkin no Wanderer, scheduled for release in January 2027. The keynote also announced a new 8-person raid collaboration with the FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE series, titled BEYOND THE LIFESTREAM, with scenario by Motomu Toriyama, supervision by Kazushige Nojima, and design supervision by Tetsuya Nomura. The Nintendo Switch 2 version of FFXIV will release on August 4, with free service for about one month after release. Other details included a new battle difficulty between Normal and Savage, a rebuilt buddy chocobo system, and the Character Action Skins system. The Evangelion collaboration alliance raid Ghosts of Desire will feature Mahiro Maeda as a special guest artist and designer.

Aug 4

Yoshida Says FF6 or FF8 Remake Could Span Four or Five Parts

Naoki Yoshida, producer of Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 14 at Square Enix, said during a talk panel at the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival 2026 in Berlin that remaking Final Fantasy 6 or Final Fantasy 8 could result in a four-part or five-part series. The panel, held July 25-26, featured Yoshida and Final Fantasy 7 Remake director Naoki Hamaguchi discussing games that influenced them. Hamaguchi cited Final Fantasy 6 as his reason for entering the game industry, but noted that media often misreports such answers as an announcement of a remake. Yoshida responded that he understands the desire for remakes of other Final Fantasy titles following Final Fantasy 7, but the scale of such projects is considerable. He mentioned Final Fantasy 6, Final Fantasy 8, and Final Fantasy 9 as examples, suggesting a remake could become a four-part series, or five parts if done poorly. Hamaguchi reflected on the decade-long development of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy, crediting his team's stability for allowing the project to reach completion, and cautioned against casually committing to a similar undertaking.

Jul 26

Square Enix Opens Pre-Orders for Pocket Peoplets Mascots From FF7R and FF10

Square Enix has opened pre-orders for a new line of mascot plush toys called Pocket Peoplets, featuring characters from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Final Fantasy X. The lineup includes 11 characters total: Cloud, Aerith, Tifa, and Sephiroth from FF7R, and Tidus, Yuna, Wakka, Lulu, Kimahri, Auron, and Rikku from FF10. Each Pocket Peoplet is described as compact enough to fit in a pocket, with a soft, fluffy texture and large eyes designed for attaching to bags or displaying at home or in an office. Each mascot is priced at 2,090 yen (tax included). The release date is set for November 14, 2026. Pre-orders are available now through the Square Enix e-STORE, the company's official online shop. The product pages for each character are live on the store.

Jul 14

Final Fantasy Series Titles Hit New All-Time Lows in Digital Store Sales

Several Final Fantasy games are at their lowest prices ever on Nintendo eShop and PlayStation Store. The Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Digital Deluxe Edition is 60% off at 3,256 yen, Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age is 1,914 yen on Switch, and the Final Fantasy I-VI Bundle is 5,503 yen. Most deals end July 15.

Jul 9

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Powerful Pro Baseball Top PS Store June 2026 Rankings

Sony Interactive Entertainment published the June 2026 PS Store download rankings on July 9. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth leads the PS5 category, followed by Adventurer Elliot's Millennium Story and EA Sports FC 26. On PS4, Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 takes first, with Dragon Quest XI S and Monster Hunter: World in second and third. Beat Saber tops PS VR2, and eFootball leads free-to-play.

Jul 9

Square Enix Ends Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis Service in October

Square Enix announced the end of service for FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS on October 7, 2026. The producer letter cited difficulty in providing quality that satisfies as a title bearing the FF7 name, particularly balancing production workload and demand for character weapons and gear graphics. The game launched on smartphone in September 2023 and on Steam in December 2023.

Jul 8

Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis Service Ends October 7

Square Enix announced on July 8 that the free-to-play RPG Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis will end service on October 7, 2026 at 15:00 JST. The game, developed with Applibot, launched on iOS and Android in September 2023 and on PC via Steam in December 2023. It was billed as another possibility of the Final Fantasy VII remake and featured stories from across the compilation series, including original content like the Young Sephiroth arc. In a producer letter, Shoichi Ichikawa stated that it became difficult to balance production costs with player demand for character weapons and costumes, and that providing quality worthy of the Final Fantasy VII name was no longer feasible. Sales of the paid currency Red Crystals have stopped as of July 8 at 11:00. Refunds for unused paid currency will be issued later, with details to be announced in-game and on the official website. Players are advised not to delete the app or change devices until the refund process is complete. The game will have run for approximately three years. A roadmap for the remaining service period has been released, and a PV for a new chapter is scheduled for July 8 at 17:00.

Jul 2

Square Enix Manga & Books Reveals 8 Manga, 2 Final Fantasy Book Releases

Square Enix Manga & Books announced eight new manga licenses and two Final Fantasy books during its Anime Expo panel on Thursday. The manga slate includes titles like Not Quite Love, My Classmate James, Inuta: My Canine Classmate, Daughter of the Dragon God, and Supervillain Boy, with releases starting January 2027.

Jun 21

Tomodachi Life Leads Japan's Weekly Game Sales for June 1-7

Famitsu's latest sales rankings for June 1-7 show Tomodachi Life at the top with 50,151 copies sold, followed by Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and eFootball Kick-Off!. The chart covers 20 titles across Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, with several new entries debuting.

Jun 17

2015 Social Media Post Predicted Final Fantasy VII Revelation Title

A post from 2015 by X user Caleb correctly predicted the third title in the Final Fantasy VII remake series, Revelation, before the first remake was released. The post also came close on the second title, Rebirth, and loosely matched the first game's full name. The prediction resurfaced after Square Enix announced Revelation at Summer Game Fest 2026.

Jun 16

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Boost Mode Cuts Clear Time to Less Than Half

A free update for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth adds Boost Mode, a suite of cheats that dramatically reduces playtime. The author tested it and found clear time dropped below half of normal play, with battles ending in one hit and scenes skippable at 2x speed. The mode is available on all current platforms.

Jun 14

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Announcement Drives Steam Player Surge for FF7 Remake

Square Enix announced Final Fantasy VII Revelation at Summer Game Fest 2026 on June 6, with a spring 2027 release on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Following the announcement, the concurrent player count for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Steam surged from around 3,000 to a peak of 8,300 on June 13, according to SteamDB. The spike is likely tied to the announcement and a concurrent Square Enix sale offering the highest-ever discounts on the remake trilogy.

Jun 12

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Steam Page Goes Live, Spring 2027 Release Confirmed

Square Enix published the Steam store page for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the final chapter of the FF7 Remake series. The game is set for a spring 2027 simultaneous release on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. New features include open-world exploration with the Highwind, Vincent and Cid as playable characters, an evolved battle system, and a Wear system for ability customization.

Jun 8

Tifa Lockhart Joins Street Fighter 6 in Year 4, Spring 2027

Capcom announced at Summer Game Fest 2026 on June 6 that Tifa Lockhart from the Final Fantasy VII Remake series will join Street Fighter 6 as a Year 4 guest character, alongside new original fighters Yasmin (Philippines) and Arjun (India) and the playable debut of World Tour character Bosch. Producer Shuhei Matsumoto and director Takayuki Nakayama told Denfaminicogamer and Game Spark that the Tifa collaboration had been discussed for about three years, initiated through a mutual acquaintance at Square Enix and accelerated after Nakayama co-starred with FF7R director Naoki Hamaguchi at Tokyo Game Show 2023. The Square Enix team, including creative director Tetsuya Nomura, reviewed design adjustments to ensure Tifa's martial arts moves read clearly in a versus fighting game. Tifa's implementation and the release of Final Fantasy VII Revelation are both scheduled for spring 2027. Capcom also confirmed that Street Fighter 6 has surpassed 7 million units sold worldwide.

Jun 8

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Details Post-Game Content and Story Focus Option

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed new details in a Game Spark interview, including a massive post-game with optional bosses like Weapons and Knights of the Round, branching side content that changes storytelling per playthrough, and a new option that adjusts recommended levels to match main story progression for players who want to skip side content.

Jun 7

Inside Picks 8 Unmissable Games for 2027

Japanese gaming site Inside has curated a list of eight major titles confirmed for 2027, including the final chapter of the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy, a full remake of the original Tomb Raider, and the debut title from Ikumi Nakamura's studio UNSEEN. The list also features new entries in the Virtua Fighter and Dragon Ball Xenoverse series, a new Gundam action game, and large DLC for Monster Hunter: Wilds.

Jun 6

Square Enix Reveals Final Fantasy VII Revelation for Spring 2027

Square Enix announced Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third and final installment of the Final Fantasy VII remake series, during the Summer Game Fest 2026 livestream on June 5. The game is scheduled for a simultaneous multiplatform release in spring 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Series director Naoki Hamaguchi appeared on stage and said the theme of the title is "resolve," as Cloud and his companions prepare for their final battle. The reveal trailer showed a seamless open world, with the airship Highwind allowing players to fly across the map and parachute down to destinations. New playable characters include Vincent Valentine (voiced by Shogo Suzuki) and Cid Highwind (voiced by Kazuhiro Yamaji). A new "WEAR" system lets characters change outfits to alter combat styles, with names like "Warrior" and "Black Mage" drawn from the Final Fantasy series. The game introduces new areas Mideel and Wutai, and the giant planet guardian Weapon will appear as an enemy. Producer Yoshinori Kitase, director Naoki Hamaguchi, and creative director Tetsuya Nomura each released statements about the project.

Jun 6

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Trailer Shows Vincent, Cid, and Weapon Battles

Square Enix released a new trailer for Final Fantasy VII Revelation during the Summer Game Fest 2026 broadcast on June 6, alongside a spring 2027 release window. The trailer focuses on gameplay, showing Vincent and Cid in battle, the airship Highwind, and the Weapons awakening in response to the Meteor crisis. Director Naoki Hamaguchi said in interviews that the game is an open world set on the entire planet, with the Highwind allowing free flight between continents. Hamaguchi described the theme as "resolve" and said the game will have one ending but branching side content and player choices that affect the experience. He addressed feedback from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth by making mini-game rewards cosmetic rather than battle-related, adding difficulty settings and skip options for mini-games, and making rewards more direct. The game launches on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store. Tifa Lockhart also trended on social media following the announcement, driven by both the Revelation trailer and her guest appearance in Street Fighter 6, which is planned for early 2027.

Jun 5

Tifa Lockhart Joins Street Fighter 6 in Year 4, No Returning Series Characters

Capcom announced the Year 4 character lineup for Street Fighter 6 during Summer Game Fest 2026 on June 6. The roster includes three new fighters and one guest character. Yasmin will arrive first on August 3, 2026, followed by Arjun in fall 2026. Tifa Lockhart from Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Remake series will join as a guest fighter in early spring 2027. The final character, Bosch, a character from Street Fighter 6's World Tour mode, will arrive in late 2027. This marks the first year since launch that no characters from previous Street Fighter games are returning. The Year 4 Character Pass and Ultimate Pass went on sale immediately after the announcement. Street Fighter 6 is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.

Jun 2

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Launches on Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S

Square Enix released Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows on June 3, 2026. The standard edition costs 6,578 yen, and the Digital Deluxe Edition costs 8,201 yen. A 20% off early purchase sale for the download version runs until June 10. The Switch 2 version supports TV, tabletop, and handheld modes. The reviewer from GAME Watch reported that handheld mode performance is comparable to TV mode, with no significant frame rate or visual degradation. The Switch 2 version includes all previously released features, such as the Game Boost function (HP/MP always full, damage always 9999) and the Event Scene Fast-Forward option at 1.5x or 2x speed. Players can also start with a New Game+ mode called "Strong New Game," which begins with characters at level 60 instead of the default level 40. The game is the second installment of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, covering the story from the escape from Midgar to the Forgotten Capital. It includes a digest video of the first game for newcomers.

Jun 2

Final Fantasy Vii Remake Third Installment Update Expected at Summer Game Fest

Game Spark reports that the third installment of Final Fantasy VII Remake, along with Persona 4 Revival and Ace Combat 8, may receive updates at June 2026 game events including Summer Game Fest, State of Play, and the Xbox Games Showcase. Director Naoki Hamaguchi said in February that the team plans to share more information this year.

May 31

This Week's New Game Releases Include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Gothic 1 Remake, And More

Game Spark published its weekly roundup of new game releases for the week of June 1 to June 6, 2026. The list covers releases across Windows PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2, with separate schedules for Japan and North America. Major titles include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, launching June 3 on Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2; Gothic 1 Remake, arriving June 6 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S; The 7th Guest Remake, out June 4 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S; and eFootball Kick-Off!, also releasing June 4 on Nintendo Switch 2. Other notable releases include House Flipper Remastered Collection, River City Saga: Journey to the West, TETRIS THE GRAND MASTER 4 -ABSOLUTE EYE-, and multiple smaller indie titles. The roundup also lists several games launching across multiple platforms on the same day, such as the Kunio-kun title River City Saga: Journey to the West and the villain-reincarnation game Villain Reincarnation.