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.
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.
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