Final Fantasy VII Revelation, releasing in 2027, dramatically improves upon its predecessor with seamless world traversal, expanded open-world design, and player choice as core mechanics. Director Naoki Hamaguchi's team addressed feedback from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth by reducing friction in exploration and enhancing agency, as demonstrated in the gamescom 2026 demo.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi discusses how the Remake trilogy demonstrates that Final Fantasy can evolve beyond traditional turn-based JRPG mechanics into modern action RPGs while remaining competitive globally. He emphasizes this doesn't dismiss traditional JRPGs but rather shows the franchise's flexibility, with each project choosing the gameplay style that best serves its vision.
Square Enix announced Romancing SaGa 3: Destinies United, a full 3D remake of the 1995 JRPC classic, launching February 16, 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC. Players choose from eight protagonists with unique stories and use a freeform scenario system where choices determine their adventure, featuring new 3D graphics, tactical combat, and fully-voiced cutscenes.