The announcement that Square Enix was remaking Final Fantasy 7 thrilled fans of the beloved game. What’s notable is that Square Enix has kept the same development team working on the project for almost ten years, creating a highly experienced and cohesive unit. As the Final Fantasy 7 remake nears completion, many hoped this team would move on to remake another classic, like Final Fantasy 9. However, recent comments from director Naoki Hamaguchi indicate they have different plans for their next project.
Naoki Hamaguchi recently spoke with GamesRadar+ about what’s next for his team. While he didn’t reveal any details, he shared that they’re excited about their future project, which could be a brand new game, a new franchise, or something within the Final Fantasy universe.
What’s Next for the Final Fantasy 7 Remake Team?
Hamaguchi and his team are keeping all options open right now, but they seem particularly interested in exploring something fresh. While a remake is possible, they’re leaning towards trying a different approach this time. It’s important to remember that a Final Fantasy 9 remake doesn’t have to be handled by this specific team – Square Enix could assign it to another group. However, fans would be much more excited if the team behind the Final Fantasy 7 Remake were involved in any Final Fantasy 9 project.
Right now, we shouldn’t dismiss any possibilities, but it’s clear the team led by Hamaguchi is making space for projects beyond the Remake trilogy. It’s understandable – the developers have dedicated around ten years to the Final Fantasy 7 Remake project, which, even though it’s three games, is a long commitment. Fortunately, the FF7 Remake team will continue to work together on future projects.
In an interview with GamesRadar, Hamaguchi confirmed the team behind Final Fantasy 7 Remake will be working on a new project. He didn’t reveal any details, staying characteristically vague, but emphasized his excitement for what the team will create. The good news is that Square Enix is keeping this talented group together, which should streamline the development process for their next game.
Don’t expect many new details soon. The third and final game in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series doesn’t have a release date yet. Considering the four-year gap between Remake and Rebirth, the next game likely won’t be out until 2028. While the development timeline is uncertain, we’ll probably start seeing news and previews around 2026 as Square Enix begins promoting the final installment.
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