We've known for a long, long time now that the Final Fantasy VII Remake launching March 2020 isn't the entire game -- rather the first third or so taking place in Midgar. It's a hugely expanded version of the city, but we've been wondering when we'll start to hear of what's to come beyond those boundaries. It's probably still going to be a while yet, but at least we now know that Final Fantasy VII Remake 2 is in active development.
Without an official name from Square Enix, that's what we're dubbing the game for now, although word comes from director Tetsuya Nomura that the team has turned its attention to the project. As part of a new article focusing on some of the development leads, Nomura says: "We’ve already begun working on the next one as well, but I’m confident that playing through this title will expand your expectations just like the world that extends beyond Midgar."
We think it's very safe to say that the title won't be launching until the PlayStation 5 has hit its stride, but surely we won't be waiting another five years, right? Let's pin our hopes on 2022 and allow Square Enix to let us down all over again. When do you think Final Fantasy VII Remake 2 will launch? Share your predictions in the comments below.
[source square-enix-games.com]
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Are they also working on the PS5 version(s) currently?
I feel like I'm going to have to sit on my hands for the inevitable 3 disc release in classic PS1 packaging...
@b1ackjack I would $ay ye$. But I'm just gue$$ing. Who really know$.
@b1ackjack
I'm assuming so.
So, the first one clearly ends at the end of the "Midgar arc" in the game. So it's fair to say the sequel probably ends... after that pivotal scene in the Forgotten City, I imagine. Hopefully S-E goes all out with the Jenova boss fights.
@b1ackjack Yep. First one has been up for preorder for a while. The promise is that each game is going to be dramatically expanded in scope.
OK, seriously, if they've finished part 1 and they are working on part 2, surely, surely, surely by now they know how many games it's going to take in total, right? RIGHT!?!?!
In theory it won't take Square Enix as long to make the second instalment. Have to imagine it'll make use of the same engine and assets.
@Ralizah That's a good call.
@ShogunRok Presumably a lot of time was lost when CyberConnect2's work was scrapped, too. And with the same engine/assets/etc., this should be a Majora's Mask situation where a complete game can be developed relatively quickly.
@KALofKRYPTON Oh my god, all of the blurays in a square, PS1-esque jewel case with a manual and whatnot would be PERFECT.
The Original is coming to the switch as a physical copy.........in the words of the oldman in Blurs The Universal video "WOW"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrbxWOMpwfs
@Ralizah For sure. You've got to think that a lot of progress had to be cut loose when the development was restructured. In reality, the first game's probably only been in full development for two-three years, which is pretty standard.
Going to try and hold off until the whole thing has been released.
But knowing me I won’t manage it.
You would like to think there was a plan to get the various parts out within an acceptable time frame. 2-3 years between parts would be quite damaging.
Kinda hope they name it "Part 2". Just throwing a 2 at the end feels weird to me lmao.
Shouldn't have to wait too long, but we'll definitely see it on the PS5.
final fantasy vii remake 2 makes it sound like a remake of final fantasy vii remake. coming to PS8.
Good. Dont screw about. These need to be within or dang close to a year apart
@rjejr you would hope so... but the number of sequels is going to piss a lot of people off, so they are purposely keeping us in the dark to avoid a pr disaster. let's put it this way: most gamers are on the casual end of ths spectrum and do not follow the news like we do... meaning, they think the first ff7 remake will be all inclusive and a standalone release. oh, boy, are they in for a nasty surprise at $80cad a pop, the ff7 remake (broken up into 3 parts) will likely cost $240cad plus taxes if you get them at launch. that is a hell no for me at this point. i will patiently wait for the "complete" edition in year 2025
Keep Kalm and carry on.
@Porco But doing that you'll be playing a 5+ year old game that way. Rather than a cutting edge game which it'll be on release next year. Just wait for a decent sale on each one. You'll get the games cheaper and you won't have to wait until the game(s) are graphically outdated.
I'm guessing one a year for 3 years.
@Ralizah it continues to baffle me that Square Enix decided to outsource development of this game initially. This is literally their most prized asset. Truly bizarre
@Porco ""complete" edition in year 2025"
"complete" edition in year 2030
Fixed it for ya.
I just don't see how they have it "finished" enough for a complete edition until at least 2028. Took them what, 1 1/2 years after release to finish FFXV, and that only finished b/c they canceled a bunch of ANNOUNCED DLC. Unless part 2 is the end, but I'm not holding my breath on that. Surely if part 2 was the last part they would have to know that.
2028, PS6.
Oh yeah, can you imagine if we need to buy a PS4 for part 1, PS5 for part 2, and a PS6 for the last part? Only Squenix.
This is Square-Enix guys.
Took them 9 years to release Final Fantasy 15
Took them 13 years to go from Kingdom Hearts 2 to 3.
If we get the full remake before 2030, i'll be shocked.
Hm. Think I'm gonna hold out on this game then, and wait for the inevitable bundle to come out and go on sale so I don't have to pay $180 dollars for one game.
@rjejr it isn't beyond the relm of possibility that we will see part 3 on the ps6 lol... that said, i do think s-e will give part 2 a ps4 AND a ps5 release. i can see the ps4 getting decent support for 5 more years to be honest.
@Netret0120 - To be fair, KH3 had it's launch delayed because Nomura was working on XV (not to mention that there were about 5 additional titles released in-between), and XV was delayed because it had all sorts of problems throughout it's development, to the point where Nomura was kicked out and replaced with someone else, and the project rebranded from Versus XIII to XV.
While Part 1 of FFVR has suffered some setbacks, it's now on track for release, and once that's done, releasing Parts 2 and 3 should be a bit easier (and thus less likely to run into delays).
@Porco "i can see the ps4 getting decent support for 5 more years to be honest."
I can see that, Just Dance is still releasing on Wii, not Wii U though. And 100 million PS4 is a large install base. And if PS5 is $499, well uptake may be slower than PS4 was. So yeah, part 2 on PS4 in 3 years, not part 3 though, we'll at least need a PS5 for that. Then PS6 gets the complete edition in 8k.
@FullMetalWesker
What you are saying makes sense but i need to see it to believe with square-enix.
Track record of releasing blockbuster AAA games on time is poor but i'd love to be pleasantly surprised and see all of them out earlier.
Looks like I'm waiting until the entire game is in one package on PS5. Not paying $60 for multiple portions of one game nor separating the experience between generations.
I would imagine part 2 will come quicker than most people will expect. They've got the story, the battle system, the engine, etc. already.
Part 1 presumably ends with Cloud and Co. gazing off wistfully into the distance at the edge of Midgar just before setting off for Kalm and then 2 could realistically run all the way up to the end of Disc 1. We don't need to spend thirty hours in Junon, really, do we? And I love Junon.
@TalentedGamer https://www.destructoid.com/final-fantasy-vii-viii-to-get-a-physical-switch-release-in-asia-with-an-english-option-567481.phtml
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