Los Angeles, CA – Fans of the popular video game series Final Fantasy VII may be disappointed to learn that the upcoming trilogy, including the highly anticipated Final Fantasy VII Remake and its sequels, will remain exclusive to PlayStation consoles. The decision was confirmed by Sony Interactive Entertainment’s vice president during an interview with The Washington Post, where it was revealed that Sony and Square Enix had agreed to make the trilogy a console exclusive from the project’s inception.
According to Christian Svensson, the focus on third-party content has been integral to PlayStation’s strategy, with Final Fantasy being a key franchise pillar on Sony consoles. The decision to keep the games exclusive to PlayStation was made to showcase the capabilities of the hardware and exceed fan expectations. Producer Yoshinori Kitase also noted that developing the games for other platforms would have required significant alterations to the project.
While the first installment, Final Fantasy VII Remake, was released on PS4 in 2020 and later on PC in 2021, the second installment, Rebirth, is expected to follow suit. However, the timeline for PlayStation’s PC ports typically lags behind the console release by a year or more. Despite the exclusivity deal with PlayStation, fans of other platforms, such as Xbox or Nintendo, may have to wait a significant amount of time before potentially seeing the games on their preferred systems.
In a recent update regarding the trilogy, it was clarified that only the first two games are confirmed as PlayStation exclusives, leaving open the possibility for the final installment to be available on other platforms in the future. While details about the third game are still scarce, fans can anticipate further developments as the series progresses.
Overall, the decision to keep Final Fantasy VII Remake and its sequels exclusive to PlayStation consoles may disappoint some fans but serves as a strategic move to highlight the collaborative efforts between Sony and Square Enix in delivering an exceptional gaming experience. As the series continues to unfold, it remains to be seen what the future holds for fans eagerly awaiting the next installments of the beloved franchise.