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Square Enix Unveils Final FF7 Remake, “Revelation”

6/15/2026

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Square Enix Unveils

Square Enix announced Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the final FF7 remake, at Summer Game Fest.
Director Naoki Hamaguchi said the ending was planned from early development and expressed confidence.
Original director-writer Yoshinori Kitase also contributed his vision to the conclusion.
Hamaguchi warned that over-reacting to player feedback could produce a bland, character-less product.
He also confirmed the third game will keep or increase mini-games despite prior criticism.

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Hamaguchi Warns Livestream

Naoki Hamaguchi warns that livestream surges create a crisis for RPGs, making viewers feel they don’t need to play.
He argues expanding player choice in Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will encourage stream watchers to consider decisions.
He notes the issue extends beyond RPGs to any newly released game that is instantly streamed.
He says he isn’t condemning all gameplay videos because he hopes richer choices will push viewers toward playing.

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Hamaguchi Keeps Team

Square Enix retained 95 percent of the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth developers, skipping the team-assembly stage for Revelation.
Naoki Hamaguchi told Bloomberg that continuity dramatically sped up development, a practice rare outside the Final Fantasy 14 studio.
He said he never planned to keep a single team for multiple titles, marking a shift in Square Enix practice.
Hamaguchi urged talent rotation and hinted at post-2027 expansions like Dirge of Cerberus.

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Square Enix Unveils

Square Enix announced Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the final FF7 remake, at Summer Game Fest.
Director Naoki Hamaguchi said the ending was planned from early development and expressed confidence.
Original director-writer Yoshinori Kitase also contributed his vision to the conclusion.
Hamaguchi warned that over-reacting to player feedback could produce a bland, character-less product.
He also confirmed the third game will keep or increase mini-games despite prior criticism.

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