Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Developer Gives Update on Controversial Decision

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Naoki Hamaguchi, the director of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3, recently addressed a debated choice concerning the third game in Square Enix’s remake series. While there’s no confirmed release date yet, development is underway. Similar to past games in the series, the team, including Hamaguchi, has been openly discussing the project, and a recent interview revealed some interesting details.

Automaton recently interviewed the director of the upcoming Square Enix game. During the conversation, the director shared encouraging news about the game’s progress and addressed a common concern: the game will be built using Unreal Engine 4, the same engine as previous versions, rather than the newer Unreal Engine 5, which some fans were hoping for.

Engine Controversy

When discussing the technology powering the third game, Hamaguchi was surprised by the online attention surrounding the confirmation that they were using Unreal Engine 4. He pointed out that many people don’t understand the differences between Unreal Engine 4 and 5, which is often the case. He also noted that several games this generation have struggled to run smoothly on Unreal Engine 5.

Third Game Is Making “Smooth Progress”

Development of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 is going well, and that’s largely because the same team has been working on all three games for a decade. Switching to a different game engine now would cause significant delays, so sticking with Unreal Engine 4 makes sense.

The director explained that keeping the same team members working together helps streamline communication and establish a clear leadership structure, which has been key to our quick and high-quality progress. They believe this is the main reason things have been going so well.

Keep in mind that this information has been translated from another language, and some details might be lost in the process, so it’s best to view it with a little skepticism. However, it currently looks like the third game will be similar to the first two, which were both excellent, so that’s probably a good thing. Players can anticipate a surprising and impactful conclusion.

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2026-02-27 22:20