Final Fantasy VII Remakewas the biggest success of Square Enix in 2020, so it shouldn’t be long until a proper reveal forFF7R Part 2comes around - perhaps at E3 2021?
E3 2021 closely follows the launch ofFinal Fantasy VII Remake Intergradeon PS5, making it the perfect occasion for Square Enix to tease more about the sequel.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 2- What we know so far
First, let’s look back at the history ofFF7 Remake. The game was first announced at E3 2015, and was co-developed between Square Enix and CyberConnect2, the studio currently working onDemon Slayer The Hinokami Chronicles.
However, in 2017, Square Enix announced the development ofFinal Fantasy VII Remakewas fully moved in-house, hinting at development issues. Taking this point into account, the next games of the remake might not take as long as the first one to release.
Moreover, Square Enix had announced from the get-go that theFinal Fantasy 7remake project would span multiple games. Many fans were very skeptical of this decision at first, but after the release of the first game in April 2020, it was made clear that several major changes to the original’s storyline were made, justifying the multiple games aspect.
It’s also interesting to note thatFinal Fantasy VII Remake Part 2is only a placeholder name. Square Enix confirmed to be working on the sequel as far as 2019, before the first game was released. However, the sequel was never properly announced with a title.
Recently, Tetsuya Nomura teased thatFF7R Part 2will feature Cloud running in the wilderness, hinting that we’ll fully get to explore the world ofFinal Fantasy 7beyond Midgar, like with the world map in the original. It’s still unclear if the game will be an open world, however.
Tetsuya Nomura also confirmedFF7R Part 2will be a direct sequel to the events shown inIntermission, the Yuffie DLC on PS5. Lastly, Square Enix never stated whether part 2 will be the final game or if a third one is in development.
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Will Square Enix showcaseFF7R Part 2at E3 2021? Leaks and rumors
With the release ofFinal Fantasy VII Remake Intergradeon PS5, Square Enix should now be moving its promotional efforts towardsPart 2. FF7Rhas already been present at many E3 showcases in the past, and it’s also the event where the game’s very first reveal was held.
With that said,a certain insider who goes by the name Navtra, who shared legit leaks in the past, recently sharedthat they don’t believeFF7R Part 2will show up at E3 2021. You should be taking this with a grain of salt, as Square Enix hasn’t made any official announcements.
Personally speaking, I strongly believe Square Enix will at least bring upFinal Fantasy VII Remake Part 2in some way, perhaps at least revealing the game’s official title. The Japanese company must have several surprises in store for E3 2021, and I definitely expect to see something aboutPart 2.
Either way, we only have a few hours to wait until Summer Games Fest on June 10, followed by the Square Enix E3 showcase on June 13. For now, Square Enix offiically confirmed the presence ofBabylon’s Fall,Life is Strange True Colors,andMarvel’s Avengers.
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