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, he confirmed.

Hamaguchi highlighted the success of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth in 2024, citing its numerous awards and global player engagement. This success fuels the team's ambition to broaden the FFVII fanbase with the unique challenges planned for the third game in the trilogy.

Interestingly, Hamaguchi also mentioned being impressed by Grand Theft Auto VI, expressing his admiration for the Rockstar Games team and acknowledging the immense pressure they face following GTA V's phenomenal success.

Specific details regarding the third installment remain undisclosed; however, Hamaguchi offered reassurance that development is progressing smoothly. This is noteworthy given the recent release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth less than a year ago. He emphasized that players can anticipate a truly unique experience.

While Final Fantasy XVI's May 2024 launch sales underperformed initial projections, falling short of fiscal year forecasts, the exact figures remain unannounced. Similarly, sales data for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, which also missed projections, has not been publicly released. Square Enix, however, has clarified that neither title's sales are considered a complete failure, and Final Fantasy XVI still has potential to meet its targets within the allotted 18-month timeframe.