Naoki Hamaguchi, the director behind the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy, has confirmed that the development team has already established the central keyword that will guide the creation of the highly anticipated third installment. This keyword will serve as the foundational principle influencing both gameplay mechanics and story progression throughout the final chapter of the remake saga.

Hamaguchi explained that this approach mirrors the methodology used for the previous two games in the series. For Final Fantasy 7 Remake, the keyword "reunion" encapsulated the team's intention to reintroduce players to the game's iconic characters and world. Meanwhile, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth was built around the concept of "bonds," emphasizing the deepening relationships between characters as they journeyed together.

While the director remained tight-lipped about the specific keyword chosen for Part 3, he did confirm that early playable developer builds already incorporate this thematic element. Players who get their hands on these internal versions can apparently discern the guiding philosophy through actual gameplay experiences. Hamaguchi emphasized that this final chapter will serve as the climax of the entire remake project, promising "a really great send off" for the series.

The narrative of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 is expected to pick up immediately following the dramatic events at the Forgotten Capital where Rebirth concluded. This continuity ensures that players will experience a seamless transition into the final leg of Cloud and his companions' journey.

In addition to development updates, Hamaguchi addressed platform availability for the trilogy. Following Square Enix's shift toward multi-platform releases, the director confirmed that the entire Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy will eventually arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. The first installment is scheduled for release on these platforms on January 22, 2026, though it remains uncertain whether Part 3 will launch simultaneously across all platforms or begin as a timed exclusive.

Although Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 won't be featured at the 2025 Tokyo Game Show, Hamaguchi offered hopeful news to eager fans, suggesting that new information about the trilogy's conclusion would be revealed in the near future. As development continues to progress, the gaming community awaits further details about how this final keyword will shape the epic conclusion to one of gaming's most beloved stories.