Nomura Says Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 and Kingdom Hearts 4 Remain On Track

Tetsuya Nomura, the creative mind long associated with Square Enix’s most iconic franchises, has finally given fans a modest but welcome progress report on two of the company’s most anticipated projects: Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 and Kingdom Hearts 4.

Speaking during a livestream dedicated to Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis, Nomura reassured players that both titles remain firmly on schedule, despite the understandable anxiety surrounding their lengthy development cycles.

According to translations shared by well-known community figure Aitaikimochi, Nomura didn’t reveal new gameplay details or plot specifics, but he did confirm that development milestones are being hit as planned. Regarding Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3, Nomura noted that progress has been smooth, and Square Enix has already chosen the exact date when the next official announcement will be made. While he refrained from revealing that date, he emphasized that the timeline is fixed and fans should trust the studio’s commitment: “We already have decided when we will make the announcement as well, and we will stick to that time schedule. So don’t worry, but please wait for it.”

He went on to acknowledge the earlier remarks by Motomu Toriyama, suggesting that significant news could align with the second anniversary of Ever Crisis. This creates a hopeful timeline for players who have been nervously recalling past rumors that suggested we might not see the trilogy’s conclusion until 2028. With Nomura explicitly stating that the reveal date is locked, it seems Square Enix is intent on avoiding that kind of drawn-out wait.

As for Kingdom Hearts 4, Nomura echoed a similar sentiment, though he stopped short of teasing any imminent announcements. The game, first unveiled more than three years ago, has only received sparse updates since its reveal. “We are making great strides and going according to schedule,” he explained. While that may not satisfy fans hungry for trailers and details, it does at least confirm that the project is progressing without delays in the background. For a series known for its unpredictable timelines, hearing the word “schedule” is itself a small relief.

Fans of both franchises have grown accustomed to long waits, but the distinction here is clear: Square Enix already knows when it will reemerge with Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3, while Kingdom Hearts 4 remains further back in the production pipeline. Still, the assurance that both are on track suggests that 2025 and beyond could be significant years for Japanese RPG enthusiasts.

The cautious optimism surrounding these statements reflects the larger relationship between Square Enix and its fanbase: one built on trust, patience, and the promise of ambitious storytelling. If the company sticks to its word, the next big chapter in Cloud’s saga may be closer than feared, and Sora’s next journey may not be as distant as skeptics once believed.