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Square Enix will ‘most likely’ focus on new games after Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, producer says
Square Enix producer Yoshinori Kitase says the company is more likely to invest in new games after the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy, though remakes could still be considered when creators have a strong connection to the original. His comments leave the balance between new entries, new intellectual property and remakes unclear, while suggesting a near-term focus on projects beyond the trilogy.
The article says Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is due in 2027, following trilogy releases in 2020 and 2024, with the final game expected that year. Mainline entries have arrived less often: Final Fantasy 16 launched in 2023, while Final Fantasy 15 came out in 2016. Square Enix also releases other role-playing games, including this year’s Final Fantasy Resonance.
In short
- Kitase says Square Enix is more likely to invest in new games.
- He leaves open the possibility of remakes with strong creative backing.
- Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is expected in 2027.
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The case for
Prioritising new games could help Square Enix broaden its creative range, develop fresh intellectual property and give players experiences that are not tied to familiar stories. After a lengthy remake trilogy, directing resources towards original projects may also support more varied releases while allowing the company to revisit older titles only when creators have a compelling reason.
The case against
Remakes of well-loved games can bring influential stories to new audiences, make older titles more accessible and offer returning players a substantially reimagined experience. Given the long gaps between mainline Final Fantasy releases, continuing to revisit established games could sustain interest in the series and provide a clearer link to its history, provided those projects receive thoughtful creative direction.