Final Fantasy fans just got the update they’ve been waiting for. During a recent livestream focused on Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis, series director Tetsuya Nomura shared encouraging news on two of Square Enix’s biggest projects: Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 and Kingdom Hearts 4. Both games are reportedly moving ahead smoothly and staying on schedule, easing worries about prolonged delays.
Nomura said the team has already picked a date to announce Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3. His comment aligns with earlier hints from Motomu Toriyama suggesting news could arrive around the second anniversary of Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis, which launched on September 7, 2023. In a translated remark shared by user Aitaikimochi on X, Nomura emphasized that progress is strong and the timing for the reveal is locked in, asking fans to sit tight a little longer.
Speculation about the trilogy’s rollout has circulated for years. Some reports once pointed to a late 2028 window for the finale, but Nomura’s confident tone and firm announcement plan have sparked hope that Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 may reach PlayStation consoles sooner than expected. While there’s no official release date yet, the certainty around an announcement timeframe is a clear sign that the project is deep into development.
Kingdom Hearts 4 also received a rare status check. First unveiled in April 2022 as part of the franchise’s 20th anniversary, the game has been quiet since its reveal. Nomura reassured fans that development is progressing well and that the team is “making great strides” according to schedule. More information is coming, though he didn’t attach a date to the next update.
With both Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 and Kingdom Hearts 4 advancing, attention naturally turns to when Square Enix will show more. Industry watchers and fans alike are eyeing major showcases as possible stages for new trailers or details, with Tokyo Game Show 2025 and The Game Awards in December among the most talked-about possibilities. Neither has been confirmed, but they’re logical venues for high-profile reveals.
Here’s what matters for fans right now:
– Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 has a set announcement date, with Nomura reiterating that the schedule is locked.
– Hints point to news arriving around the second anniversary of Ever Crisis, suggesting a late 2025 window for an announcement if those earlier comments hold.
– Kingdom Hearts 4 is on track, with development described as making strong progress and updates planned for a later date.
– Big events later this year and next could host fresh looks at both games, if Square Enix chooses those stages.
For anyone invested in Cloud’s saga or Sora’s next adventure, Nomura’s remarks are the most reassuring signs in a while. The steady pace on Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3, combined with Kingdom Hearts 4’s continued momentum, suggests the wait for substantial updates may finally be nearing an end.
