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Square Enix concludes its Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy with Revelation, a multiplatform release that expands the open-world scope and introduces new playable characters like Vincent and Cid. The title also signals the company's broader strategic pivot toward aggressive multi-platform distribution, moving beyond its PlayStation exclusivity roots to reach Xbox and Nintendo Switch 2 audiences. For the tech audience, this marks a significant shift in how major IP-driven studios are balancing platform-specific development with cross-platform accessibility strategies.

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Final Fantasy VII’s remake trilogy will conclude with Revelation

The VergeJune 5, 20262 min read

Square Enix has officially announced the third and final game in its Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy: Final Fantasy VII Revelation. It will release on all platforms simultaneously. In footage shown onstage at Summer Game Fest Live 2026, there was a lot to take in: you'll get to fly the Highwind airship (and jump off it to land in the game's open world), play as Vincent and Cid in battle, and visit places from the original game like Wutai. This third game will conclude a yearslong saga that, so far, has actually turned out pretty well. Final Fantasy VII Remake was a thrilling, thoughtful take on the original that focused on the Midgar port … Read the full story at The Verge.

is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Square Enix has officially announced the third and final game…

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