With the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy slowly approaching its conclusion, it would be easy to assume that Square Enix might start slowing down on one of its most iconic franchises. But it turns out that the opposite is true!
In an interview with Japanese outlet Famitsu toward the end of 2025, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi made it clear that 2026 is going to be an important year for the franchise, especially as the Remake project nears its end.
2026 Is About Expanding Final Fantasy VII
Speaking about the studio’s plans, Hamaguchi explained that 2026 will be the year Square Enix wants to “maximize the value” of the Final Fantasy VII franchise. They want to strengthen their multiplatform strategy, meaning potentially releasing the last game on all platforms directly.
Rather than treating the end of the Remake trilogy as a stopping point, Square Enix sees it as an opportunity to push FF7 even further, reaching more players and keeping the series relevant well beyond the release of the final game.
Making FF7 More Accessible
As the team is finishing the Remake project, the focus will slowly change toward making sure Final Fantasy VII continues to be enjoyed for years to come. That means putting more effort into accessibility, platform support, and new ways to experience the world of FF7.
He also mentioned the fact that they want to let players engage more with the universe in “broader and deeper” ways, suggesting Square Enix is not interested in limiting FF7 to a single format or release model going forward.
No specific projects were mentioned, but the direction itself feels pretty clear. A lot of players are expecting things like spin-off movies, games, mobile games, or even other things!
Final Fantasy VII Is Being Treated as a Long-Term Universe
Final Fantasy VII has already survived multiple generations of consoles, spin-offs, and reinterpretations. Based on Hamaguchi’s comments, Square Enix clearly wants that momentum to continue well past the Remake trilogy.
Instead of slowing down once the trilogy is complete, the company appears to be positioning FF7 as a long-term universe, one that can grow, evolve, and reach new audiences across different platforms.
For fans, that likely means we will be seeing a lot more of Final Fantasy VII in the years ahead, just not in the form of a simple repeat of what has already been done.
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