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Square Enix is Making “Steady Progress” to Release New Games in Tentpole Franchises More Frequently

Square Enix is Making “Steady Progress” to Release New Games in Tentpole Franchises More Frequently

The move is part of Square Enix's medium and long-term business plans that revolve around opting for "quality over quantity."

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Says Clair Obscur’s Success Shows Appetite for More Action Gameplay

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Says Clair Obscur’s Success Shows Appetite for More Action Gameplay

Naoki Hamaguchi still believes that turn-based RPGs should be around, since they offer a strategic layer missing in real-time games.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Says “No Option Than a Trilogy Was Realistic” For the Remakes

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Says “No Option Than a Trilogy Was Realistic” For the Remakes

Naoki Hamaguchi also noted that the decision to make a trilogy also led to the studio needing to decide on clean breakpoints for each game.

Dragon Quest 12 Director Teases Announcement on May 27th

Dragon Quest 12 Director Teases Announcement on May 27th

On the franchise's 40th anniversary, creator Yuji Horii says there will be an announcement for "the next game," among other things.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Director Says Vincent and Cid Have “Incredibly Appealing” Skills

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Director Says Vincent and Cid Have “Incredibly Appealing” Skills

While Naoki Hamaguchi prefers to use the "very versatile" Yuffie whenever possible, he "can't wait" for fans to try out the newcomers.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Director Already Has 40+ Playthroughs, Excited About Current Progress

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Director Already Has 40+ Playthroughs, Excited About Current Progress

Naoki Hamaguchi also talked about capitalising on the release of Remake and Rebirth for Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trilogy Won’t Bring Large Changes to Story, Says Director

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trilogy Won’t Bring Large Changes to Story, Says Director

Director Naoki Hamaguchi spoke about having to change the order of events some times to ensure that emotional beats are hit.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Announcement Preparations Are “Steadily Underway”

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Announcement Preparations Are “Steadily Underway”

"We know many fans are eagerly waiting... Please look forward to it just a little longer," said director Naoki Hamaguchi.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Demo is Available Now on Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Demo is Available Now on Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2

Experience everything up till the end of Chapter 2, with progress carrying over to the game when it launches on June 3rd.

Final Fantasy 10 25th Anniversary Celebration Kicks Off With New Website, Merchandise

Final Fantasy 10 25th Anniversary Celebration Kicks Off With New Website, Merchandise

Final Fantasy 10 was released on the PS2 all the way back in June, 2001, and was the first fully-3D entry in the franchise.

Final Fantasy 14 is Coming to Switch 2 in August, Nintendo Switch Online Not Required

Final Fantasy 14 is Coming to Switch 2 in August, Nintendo Switch Online Not Required

A separate subscription is still required, but like other platforms, there's a free trial, with Shadowbringers set to be added.

Final Fantasy 14: Evercold Expansion Announced, Drops January 2027

Final Fantasy 14: Evercold Expansion Announced, Drops January 2027

Evercold brings new content, a new dynamic seasons system, and a new Warrior of Light whose adventure is looking quite compelling.

Street Fighter 6’s Year 4 Characters to Include Final Fantasy 7’s Tifa Lockhart – Rumor

Street Fighter 6’s Year 4 Characters to Include Final Fantasy 7’s Tifa Lockhart – Rumor

Along with Tifa, the Year 4 pass is also reportedly going to feature Vega, Gouken, and Hagar returning in Street Fighter 6.

Kingdom Hearts 4 Team is Working Towards Series’ 25th Anniversary, Fans Panic Over No News in 2026

Kingdom Hearts 4 Team is Working Towards Series’ 25th Anniversary, Fans Panic Over No News in 2026

"We are working hard towards the 25th anniversary," said director Tetsuya Nomura in a new celebratory artwork featuring Xehanort.

Final Fantasy 9 Remake is “Still on Ice,” Says Insider

Final Fantasy 9 Remake is “Still on Ice,” Says Insider

While Square Enix could potentially return to the rumored remake someday, there's seemingly been "no new movement," says NateTheHate.

Silent Hill 2 Remake, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Nioh 3 and More Confirmed to Support Upgraded PSSR

Silent Hill 2 Remake, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Nioh 3 and More Confirmed to Support Upgraded PSSR

The update rolls out in phases starting today for PS5 Pro owners and promises improved image quality for select big-name titles.

Life is Strange: Reunion Gets A New Gameplay Trailer Ahead Of Its March 26 Launch

Life is Strange: Reunion Gets A New Gameplay Trailer Ahead Of Its March 26 Launch

Watch Max and Chloe infiltrate a secret Abraxas party, combining their gifts to obtain information from unsuspecting individuals.

Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster is Now Available on Xbox Series X/S and PC

Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster is Now Available on Xbox Series X/S and PC

It's time to return to Luxendarc and join Tiz and Agnes on an adventure that has already enthralled a significant number of Switch players.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3’s Development Team Includes 95 Percent of Rebirth’s Team

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3’s Development Team Includes 95 Percent of Rebirth’s Team

Director Naoki Hamaguchi also confirmed that we will visit Rocket Town and Wutai in the third entry of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Swapping to UE5 “Would Have Risked Our Own Progress,” Says Director

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Swapping to UE5 “Would Have Risked Our Own Progress,” Says Director

"Rather than rebuilding our pipeline from scratch in Unreal Engine 5, it’s far more efficient for us to use Unreal Engine 4."