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Kotaku reports that Final Fantasy VII Revelation’s director Naoki Hamaguchi says queer relationships are integrated with intention to enhance realism, with diverse, authentic couples appearing naturally rather than as tokenism to create a more believable world.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi explains the game will remain on Unreal Engine 4 instead of moving to UE5 to avoid delaying development; the team has customized UE4 for the Remake series and even built an in-house rendering system similar to Nanite, aiming for a quick, high-quality launch, with the broader news noting that UE5.8 brings Lumen to Nintendo Switch 2.
In an Omelete interview, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi reveals he’s played through the game about 40 times and is moved to tears by a pivotal Cloud introspection scene that connects Cloud with Zack and Aerith; Revelation is set to release in Spring 2027 across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2 and PC on the same day.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi says streaming may be shrinking RPGs' audience since viewers can experience the story for free, urging developers to build games with deeper choices and interactivity to justify buying in. He frames this as an opportunity to evolve the genre, notes Revelation’s shift away from minigames, and previews ongoing work on the remake trilogy’s weapons and future adventures ahead of the 2027 release.
Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy VII Revelation, warns that streaming could become a crisis for RPGs if players feel satisfied just by watching and never play themselves. To counter this, games need meaningful agency and high-stakes choices that invite experimentation. The FF7 remake series already broadens mechanics and story beats beyond the original, and while streams have helped spur RPG interest rather than diminish it, publishers have historically restricted streams to avoid spoilers.
FF7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi warns that the rise of streaming could deprive players of actually engaging with RPGs, calling for developers to inspire people to pick up the game themselves, while noting streaming isn’t inherently negative and can push entertainment to evolve. Revelation is planned for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, with Remake Intergrade and Rebirth already available on the platform.
In an interview, Final Fantasy VII Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi explains that Revelation is designed as the finale to the Remake trilogy, built on a rapid three-game development path spanning about a decade. The team mapped Revelation from Rebirth to deepen world-building for newcomers, teased Knights of the Round and weapon inspirations, and discussed Chadley, with a spring release window following a 10-minute gameplay reveal.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s PS5 Platinum Trophy was deemed excessively demanding by director Naoki Hamaguchi, who said the requirement to perfectly complete virtually every element created unwanted pressure; for the upcoming third installment, the trophy list is planned to be more reasonable and balanced with more diverse content and a focus on enjoyment rather than forcing everything, and mitigations are being considered for the current lists. The 7-Star Hotel trophy was the toughest hurdle, with estimates of 150–200 hours to 100% the game.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi discusses bringing the game to Nintendo Switch 2, revealing the main challenge was handling a much larger open world’s data load within a single frame. Instead of cutting content, the team restructured the world map and rendering to balance performance, shares lessons learned, and notes trophy design could have been better. The interview touches on the demo's positive reception and hints at future installments, with Chadley cited as a favorite element.
Final Fantasy VII Remake director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed in an interview that he has already completed over 40 full playthroughs of the third game to ensure a polished experience. With no release date or full title announced yet, the team is aiming to maintain cadence between Remake, Rebirth, and the final installment, including recent Switch 2 ports to keep fans engaged.
Director Naoki Hamaguchi says Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 will enhance the Queen's Blood card game and integrate Cloud's snowboarding into the narrative, aiming to tighten the story while keeping development on schedule and playable as polishing continues; a July art book for Rebirth is also planned.
Square Enix says Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 are being developed for Nintendo Switch 2 with gameplay parity across platforms. Director Naoki Hamaguchi emphasizes he won’t differentiate experiences by hardware, aiming to keep the Switch 2 versions on par with other platforms; Intergrade’s Switch 2 port already demonstrated strong performance.
A joint fan event in Paris for Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Clair Obscur Expedition 33 showcased mutual respect and inspiration, with director Naoki Hamaguchi expressing deep inspiration from Expedition 33's Guillaume Broche, highlighting the influence and camaraderie between the games and their creators.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake director Naoki Hamaguchi clarifies that the upcoming Part 3 will not cut content but will focus on better pacing, with news expected soon.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi suggests new players skip the original game and experience the remake first to get their initial impression, emphasizing the remake's modern graphics and presentation as a standalone experience, though he acknowledges both approaches are valid.