A newly revealed Magic: The Gathering card featuring Sephiroth has ignited fan theories about the iconic villain's possible redesign in Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3. Creative Director Tetsuya Nomura recently commented on the matter, adding fuel to the speculation. The Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy began in 2020, with its sequel launching in 2024, leaving fans eager for details about the final installment. However, concrete information remains scarce.

Warning: This article contains spoilers for the original Final Fantasy 7.

Last week, Hasbro unveiled additional details about the upcoming Magic: The Gathering and Final Fantasy crossover, showcasing cards featuring beloved characters from the franchise. Among them, Sephiroth's card stood out—particularly because it presents two distinct versions of the villain. While Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER maintains his classic appearance, Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel introduces a fresh take on his final form, Safer Sephiroth, differing from his original design.

Tetsuya Nomura, the creative director behind Final Fantasy Remake, addressed the new design (via VGC), which he personally illustrated. "There is a reason Safer Sephiroth's design differs from the original game, but I can't elaborate further," he stated. While his response was cryptic, many fans speculate that this could hint at a new form for Sephiroth in Part 3. Some have noted similarities to his appearance in Dissidia Final Fantasy, though with notable alterations.

"There is also a reason that the design for Safer Sephiroth is different from the original game, but I unfortunately can’t share more about that."

Details about Final Fantasy Remake Part 3 remain scarce, including its official title. Earlier reports suggest that development is progressing smoothly, though a release before 2027 seems improbable. Fortunately, the team remains largely unchanged since Final Fantasy 7 Remake, streamlining production, and existing assets may help accelerate development.

The developers have confirmed that Final Fantasy Remake Part 3 will launch on the PS5, though it may also arrive on next-gen consoles. Additionally, rumors suggest the entire trilogy could come to Xbox and the upcoming Switch 2, with the first installment already confirmed for Nintendo's new hardware. Regardless, fans will have to wait for Square Enix to share more about this highly anticipated conclusion.