As the world teeters on the brink of annihilation, the final battle against Sephiroth begins.
A meteor mars the sky, monstrous planetary guardians wreak havoc across the globe, and the fires of war rage. Now, Cloud and his companions must stand against this chaos to not only decide the planet’s fate, but bring a legendary conflict to its conclusion.
In the final chapter of the Final Fantasy VII remake project, the scale has never been larger and the stakes have never been higher. Take to the skies and explore a boundless world, fight alongside a fully assembled party, master strategic and dynamic combat, and prepare yourself for the climactic finale.
A vast planet awaits. Everything leads here.
And here are the first details:
■ The Thrilling Conclusion of the Final Fantasy VII Remake Saga
Embark on a final journey aboard the airship Highwind—one that will decide the fate of the planet.
In the third and final entry in the FINAL FANTASY VII Remake Series, the scale has never been larger, and the stakes have never been higher. Take to the skies and explore a boundless world, fight alongside a fully assembled party, master strategic and dynamic combat, and prepare yourself for the climactic finale.
A vast planet awaits. Everything leads here.
The game will release simultaneously on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox PC in spring 2027, the commemorative 30th anniversary of the original Final Fantasy VII.
■ Story
A meteor mars the sky, monstrous planetary guardians wreak havoc across the globe, and the fires of war rage. As the world teeters on the brink of annihilation and their nemesis Sephiroth nears godhood, Cloud Strife and his companions take to the skies aboard the airship Highwind and set forth to face their final battle, with the fate of the planet hanging in the balance.
■ World
Airship: The Highwind
In a seamlessly connected open world, Cloud and his companions take to the skies aboard the airship Highwind, embarking on a sweeping journey across the world as a crisis looms over the planet.
The entire planet is freely explorable via the iconic Highwind airship. Players can drop in via parachute anywhere, seamlessly transitioning from air to land.
New Regions
The entire planet serves as the stage for your adventure. In addition to areas featured in previous entries, players can explore newly introduced regions.
—Mideel Region
Encompassing the island of Mideel, this region is a lush tropical rainforest characterized by sweltering humidity.
—Wutai Region
Home to descendants of ninja, the town of Wutai is lined with beautiful architecture, characterized by vermilionpainted wooden structures and tiled roofs.
■ Characters and Combat
Experience the series’ iconic hybrid of real-time action and command-based combat in its most polished form yet. Seamlessly switch between party members, issue commands in Tactical Mode, and unleash powerful abilities and synergies to overcome colossal threats.
◆ New Playable Party Members
The iconic ensemble, fully united. New playable party members expand your strategic options through the remake project’s signature combat system, centered on dynamic switching between characters with distinct abilities.
Vincent Valentine (voiced by Matt Mercer in English)
“I won’t return to my coffin until we’ve put Sephiroth in his.”
A deft gunslinger, whose lightning-fast gunplay and ferocious, bestial transformations can devastate the battlefield.
Cid Highwind (void by J. Michael Tatum in English)
“The Leaping Lancer… the Dashing Dragoon… the one and only Cid Highwind!”
An ace pilot of the airship Highwind, capable of controlling the flow of battle by swiftly closing the distance for powerful single-target lance strikes or unleashing sweeping area-of-effect attacks.
◆ New Combat System: Fits
A new system that allows you to change your characters’ combat style by equipping different outfits, each unlocking unique abilities and expanding your strategic options. Alongside FITS, customize your build with weapons and materia to prepare your team for powerful foes.
—The Warrior
Enhances offensive capabilities, enabling a wide range of aggressive playstyles.
—The Black Mage
Specializes in offensive magic, enabling spell-focused combat.
Achieve new heights of power with this system by equipping unique outfits that bestow new movesets, evoking classic Final Fantasy jobs like Warrior and Black Mage. Enjoy each distinct look as you refine your build to suit your playstyle and develop your strategy.
◆ New Enemy: Weapons
Weapons are monstrous guardians awakened by the planet itself to defend against Meteor, the ultimate destructive magic. Indiscriminate in their destruction, even the Weapons are enemies that Cloud and his companions must stand against.
■ About the Series
The Final Fantasy VII Remake series reimagines the original Final Fantasy VII, first released in 1997, across three distinct games using modern technology.
The journey begins in Midgar—a mako-powered city controlled by the powerful Shinra Electric Power Company. Cloud Strife, a former SOLDIER, is drawn into a pivotal encounter with Avalanche, an anti-Shinra group, setting him on a grand journey that will determine the fate of the planet.
Building upon the original game, this reimagined Final Fantasy VII evolves into a new experience, featuring expansive world exploration, a combat system that blends strategy and action, and an adventure shared with a cast of unforgettable allies.
The Remake Series began with Final Fantasy VII Remake in 2020, followed by Final Fantasy VII Rebirth in 2024. It has received critical acclaim worldwide, earning numerous “Game of the Year” awards and nominations, along with perfect review scores from over 140 media outlets.
Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery. Visit the official website here: English / Japanese.