FF7 Revelation director rules out remakes, wants a new grand-scale RPG next

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi says his next project after completing the trilogy will not be a remake — and that includes the Final Fantasy 6 project fans keep asking him to lead. Speaking to Game Informer and Bloomberg, as reported by VGC, Hamaguchi confirmed Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is on track for a Spring 2027 simultaneous multi-platform launch and indicated he wants to move on to something original once it's done.

What did Hamaguchi say about Final Fantasy 6?

Fan demand for a Final Fantasy 6 remake has grown steadily online, and Hamaguchi has noticed. Asked directly about it by Game Informer, he didn't dismiss the idea — but he did remove himself from the equation. "Personally, I think that it might be in better hands if it went to another creator in Square Enix," he said. A Square Enix PR representative stressed to Game Informer that any FF6 remake discussion was purely hypothetical.

That's a notable statement from a director who just spent over a decade rebuilding one of the most beloved games in the franchise's history. It suggests Hamaguchi sees his creative identity as something beyond the FF7 universe, not a permanent home inside it.

What comes after Revelation?

In a separate interview with Bloomberg, Hamaguchi was more direct: his next game is "not going to be a remake." He outlined three possibilities — a smaller AA title, a new mainline Final Fantasy entry, or an entirely new AAA franchise. "I do want to take on this new challenge with another RPG title after this, whether it be Final Fantasy or a different IP," he said. "If it's not Final Fantasy, that's also exciting, because that could be a challenge for me."

He pointed to Square Enix's broader output as evidence the company can deliver large-scale RPGs that connect with players globally — though he stopped short of announcing any specific project. Nothing has been confirmed beyond his intent.

Why this signals a shift for Square Enix

The more immediate news for players is what Revelation itself represents. The first two entries — Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth — launched as timed PlayStation exclusives, locking out Xbox and PC players for months. Revelation drops that approach entirely, launching day one on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. For UAE players on Xbox or PC, that's a direct benefit.

The trilogy was first announced at E3 2015, making Revelation the conclusion of a 12-year development arc. Hamaguchi told Game Informer he has already played through the finished game roughly 40 times — and that one scene involving Cloud made him cry each time.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the release date for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation?

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is scheduled for Spring 2027, according to interviews with director Naoki Hamaguchi reported by VGC. A specific month has not been confirmed. The game will launch simultaneously worldwide, including in the UAE.

Will Final Fantasy 7 Revelation be on Xbox?

Yes. Unlike the first two entries in the trilogy, which were timed PlayStation exclusives, Revelation launches on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC on the same day. No platform will receive it first.

Is Naoki Hamaguchi remaking Final Fantasy 6?

Hamaguchi has said he doesn't plan to lead a Final Fantasy 6 remake, telling Game Informer it would be 'in better hands' with another Square Enix creator. He also confirmed to Bloomberg his next project is 'not going to be a remake.'

What is Naoki Hamaguchi's next game after Revelation?

Nothing has been confirmed. Hamaguchi told Bloomberg he's considering a smaller AA title, a new mainline Final Fantasy, or an entirely new AAA franchise. He ruled out remakes and expressed interest in an original IP or a fresh challenge.

How much will Final Fantasy 7 Revelation cost in the UAE?

Square Enix has not announced UAE pricing for Revelation. Previous entries in the trilogy launched at around AED 259 for the standard edition, but no pricing has been confirmed for this third and final part.

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