Nomura says FFVII Remake Part 3 has a set release date, KH4 on track

Square Enix creative director Tetsuya Nomura said Friday that development on the third and final entry in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy has a set release date, though he would not disclose when the game will arrive. Speaking toward the end of a livestream marking the second anniversary of mobile title Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis, Nomura told viewers that work on the project is progressing smoothly and that the timing for its release has already been decided. He offered a similar assurance about Kingdom Hearts 4, saying that its development is also moving forward according to schedule.

Nomura addressed viewers who had been asking about both projects during the broadcast, noting that comments had been circulating that something might be released around the Ever Crisis anniversary. He said those expectations likely stemmed from a remark by Final Fantasy VII co director Motomu Toriyama, and cautioned fans that he could not reveal more without surprising them. "Things are moving along really smoothly, and the release timing has already been decided," Nomura said, urging patience.

The trilogy began when Square Enix released a reimagined Midgar segment as Final Fantasy VII...