Game director Hamaguchi recently provided an update on the highly anticipated sequel, urging fans to exercise patience as further details will be revealed at a later date. The team is diligently working on the project, he confirmed.
Hamaguchi highlighted the success of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth in 2024, citing its numerous awards and global player engagement. This success fuels the team's ambition to broaden the FFVII fanbase with innovative challenges in the upcoming third installment.
Interestingly, Hamaguchi also mentioned Grand Theft Auto VI as a noteworthy game this year, expressing his admiration for Rockstar Games and acknowledging the immense pressure they face following GTA V's phenomenal success.
Specific details regarding the third game remain undisclosed, though Hamaguchi assures fans that development is progressing smoothly. Given the recent release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, this news is encouraging. He emphasized that players can anticipate a truly unique experience.
Despite the positive development news, Final Fantasy XVI's May 2024 launch sales underperformed, falling short of projected targets. While precise figures remain unannounced, Square Enix has clarified that they don't view Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's sales as a complete failure, and maintains confidence that Final Fantasy XVI can still meet its sales goals within the allotted 18-month timeframe. Similarly, updated sales figures for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth have yet to be released.
