Summary
TheFinal Fantasy 7 Remaketrilogy has already proven to be immensely successful, and this includesFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, as its early previews and demos have garnered high praise from fans and critics. This is due in large part to the fact that Square Enix has gone above and beyond simply enhancing the classic game’s visuals, and instead has set a standard for video game remakes bygivingFinal Fantasy 7a complete overhaulwhile remaining faithful to the source material.
As fans gear up for the second chapter of theFinal Fantasy 7 Remaketrilogy and one of the biggest releases of 2024,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, they continue to wait in anticipation for what may come next for the series, including the next mainline installment and any potential future remakes. However, regardless of its incredible success, theFinal Fantasy 7 Remaketrilogy sets an unfortunate precedent for the future, especially if Square Enix plans to do more remakes afterFinal Fantasy 7’s is completed.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s Development Sets an Unfortunate Precedent for the Future
Development for the first chapter of theRemaketrilogy,Final Fantasy 7 Remake, began in late 2015 and the full game was released in 2020. Now, withFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthreleasing this year, if the pattern continues,Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3may not launch until 2028 or 2029. However, the length of time between each of these games isn’t what the real issue is. The main problem with how long it has taken to develop theFinal Fantasy 7 Remaketrilogy lies in what could potentially come after it.
Final Fantasy 7may be considered the bestFinal Fantasygame ever made, but it is far from being the only one worthy of a remake. For instance, fans would love to see a remake ofFinal Fantasy 8, as it has been regarded as one ofFinal Fantasy 7’s strongest competitors when it comes to its story, characters, gameplay, and music.Final Fantasy 10is another great remake candidate, along withFinal Fantasy 9, althoughFinal Fantasy 10may be less in need of one than its predecessor.
If Square Enix were to start development on a remake ofFinal Fantasy 8…it’s likely the full remake ofFinal Fantasy 8wouldn’t be finished and released until somewhere between 2040 and 2045.
Unfortunately, if theFinal Fantasy 7 Remaketrilogy’s development has proven anything, it’s that developing a remake of its caliber takes a lot of time. Specifically, by the time theFinal Fantasy 7 Remaketrilogy is completed, it will have been almost fifteen years since its development began. If Square Enix were to start development on aremake ofFinal Fantasy 8, for instance, and it chose to release it in three parts just as it is doing with theFinal Fantasy 7 Remaketrilogy, it’s likely the full remake ofFinal Fantasy 8wouldn’t be finished and released until somewhere between 2040 and 2045.
This is all speculation, of course, but it is perhaps one of the most disheartening truths of theFinal Fantasy 7 Remake. There is little doubt that theFinal Fantasy 7 Remaketrilogy has been a lot of work for Square Enix, especially considering how seemingly spotless it is and howmassive installments likeFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthare turning out to be. As such, it’s difficult to imagine the developer wanting to continue this kind of work much longer in the future. Still, it has long proven its dedication to its fans, so it may very well choose to continue shelling out remakes that match the quality of theFinal Fantasy 7 Remaketrilogy, regardless of how long it might take to do so.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
WHERE TO PLAY
Discover a vibrant and vast world in this standalone entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the second entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project, which retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct games. Iconic heroes Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith and Red XIII have escaped from the dystopian city Midgar and are now in pursuit of Sephiroth, the vengeful swordsman from Cloud’s past who was thought to be dead. This new adventure can be enjoyed by all players, even those who have yet to play Final Fantasy VII Remake or the PlayStation original. Expect a new standard of cinematic storytelling, fast-paced combat and rich exploration across a vast world.
