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Square Enix is preparing to finalize the official title of Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 before the end of 2025, marking a significant milestone for the concluding chapter of the trilogy. The update comes directly from Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, during an interview with Julien Chièze alongside Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 director Guillaume Broche. The news quickly sparked speculation and anticipation among fans eager to see how the Remake saga will reach its finale.
Two Titles Remain as the Team Moves Toward Finalization
Hamaguchi revealed that he and creative director Tetsuya Nomura have narrowed the game’s title down to two options. The team plans to decide on the final name before the end of 2025, marking the last major puzzle piece before the next official reveal. “We’ve narrowed it down to two, and within this year we’ll finalize which one it is,” Hamaguchi said.
He also shared that one of the most important keywords for the final entry is “Highwind,” an iconic term that fans will immediately associate with a pivotal part of the original Final Fantasy VII. Its mention hints at major narrative and thematic beats that the trilogy’s finale may focus on, while also suggesting that the game will follow the original’s major late-game trajectory—albeit with the Remake project’s unique narrative twists.
A Personal Connection That Shapes the Trilogy’s Creative Direction
Hamaguchi spoke about how the Final Fantasy series shaped his life and career. He described the franchise as something that “raised” him, inspiring both his love for RPGs and his desire to join the industry. After spending over two decades working on the series, he now feels a deep responsibility to honor its legacy and elevate it for new generations.
His direction of the Remake trilogy is shaped by this emotional connection. He continues to replay in-development builds, refine story pacing, and adjust character moments to ensure that every scene delivers the emotional impact the team intends. His goal is to create an experience worthy of the immense expectations surrounding this final chapter.
Development Is Advancing With the Core Gameplay Complete
Alongside the title update, Hamaguchi confirmed that development on Part 3 is progressing steadily. According to him, the gameplay experience is already “basically complete,” signaling that the project has moved past foundational work. The team is now in the intensive phase of building out content, fine-tuning systems, and pushing toward full production completion.
This stage typically involves expanding environments, polishing combat sequences, refining cinematics, and ensuring that the story and gameplay flow seamlessly. With core systems in place, the team can now focus on delivering the emotional weight and spectacle expected from the trilogy’s finale.
A Likely Reveal at The Game Awards 2025
While Hamaguchi did not specify when the official reveal will take place, the timing strongly suggests The Game Awards 2025 as the most likely stage. Scheduled for December 11, 2025, Geoff Keighley’s annual showcase has become a reliable platform for major global announcements. Presenting the title—and possibly the debut teaser—of the concluding chapter of the Remake trilogy would be a standout moment for the show.
Square Enix has a history of using The Game Awards for significant reveals, and unveiling Part 3 there would maximize visibility and impact.
Sustaining Passion Through a Multi-Year Epic
Hamaguchi also reflected on the endurance required to lead a long-term project of this scale. He emphasized that a director must maintain strong passion throughout the entire development cycle in order to inspire hundreds of team members working across multiple years. This ongoing energy, he says, is essential to ensuring the final product reflects the team’s vision and delivers the emotional experience fans expect.
With the title decision approaching, the gameplay framework already complete, and “Highwind” emerging as a central theme, Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 is entering a decisive stage in its journey. As anticipation builds toward the end of 2025, fans eagerly await the moment Square Enix pulls back the curtain on the grand finale of one of gaming’s most ambitious reimaginings.
