Final Fantasy 7 Director opens up about the game’s sales and gives fans an update on the progress of the third installment. Read on to learn more about his insights into the trilogy’s future.
Naoki Hamaguchi Discusses FF7 Rebirth Sales and Third Game Development
FF7 Rebirth Sales Are Doing “Very Well”
In a recent interview with Automation, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi said the game has been "doing very well on both PS5 and PC. " While he did not disclose specific figures, his comments were intended to address concerns about the title’s commercial performance.
In addition to confirming strong sales, Director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed that development on the final installment in the trilogy is progressing smoothly. According to Hamaguchi, "development is going extremely well, " with much of the game’s content already in a playable state. He added that the game’s " direction and form are firmly set in place," and the team is currently focused on refining the overall experience.
Hamaguchi closed his interview by encouraging newcomers to explore Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Nintendo Switch 2 or Xbox Series X|S, and then move on to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth while awaiting the trilogy’s conclusion.
Square Enix Could Potentially Target Multi-Platform Launch for FF7 Trilogy Finale
At launch, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth received strong reviews, with Game8 awarding it a 96/100 score and calling it "the best Final Fantasy there will ever be. " The game also earned multiple nominations and awards. However, in Square Enix’s May 2024 financial report, company president Takashi Kiryu acknowledged that PS5 sales had "fallen below expectations. " According to Famitsu, the title sold 260,000 units in Japan during its first week, making it the country’s best-selling new release at the time, though the figure fell short compared to Final Fantasy VII Remake, which debuted with 702,853 copies sold on PS4 in its launch week.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth producer Yoshinori Kitase told IGN Brasil in December 2024 that Square Enix was satisfied with the game’s sales but noted that, in his view, the company’s titles could no longer remain exclusive to a single platform. Combined with director Naoki Hamaguchi’s confirmation that sales have improved, these remarks could suggest that the next installment in the trilogy may pursue a simultaneous multi-platform launch to maximize both sales and audience reach.
Although no official title or release date for the third game has been announced, Hamaguchi confirmed the project is proceeding on schedule. Given the nearly four-year gap between Remake and Rebirth, his comments may suggest that the final chapter could arrive sooner than expected.
(Translated Title)Weekly Software & Hardware Sales: The long-awaited release of FF7 Rebirth
takes the top spot! New titles Goblin Slayer
and Matsurika no Kei -kEi- Tenmei Ini Den
also make the top 10 2/26-3/3
(Translated Title)We can't be exclusive to a single console
: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director says sales figures are safe and satisfactory, but the game needs to be offered on more platforms
