Game director Hamaguchi recently provided an update on the highly anticipated sequel, urging fans to exercise patience as new details will be revealed at a later date. The team is diligently working on the project.

Hamaguchi highlighted the success of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth in 2024, citing its numerous awards and global player engagement. The developers aim to broaden the FFVII fanbase with the third installment, promising unique challenges.

Interestingly, Hamaguchi also mentioned Grand Theft Auto VI as a noteworthy game of the year, expressing his admiration for the Rockstar Games team and acknowledging the immense pressure they face following GTA V's phenomenal success.

Specifics regarding the third game remain undisclosed, though Hamaguchi assures fans that development is progressing smoothly. This is noteworthy given the recent release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. However, he emphasized that players can expect a truly unique experience.

Despite the positive outlook on the sequel, Final Fantasy XVI's May 2024 launch sales underperformed, falling short of projected targets. While precise sales figures remain unannounced, Square Enix clarified that they don't view Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's sales as a complete failure, and believe Final Fantasy XVI still has potential to meet its goals within the allotted 18-month timeframe. Similarly, recent sales figures for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth were also below expectations.