Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is officially headed to Xbox Series X/S, alongside the still-unnamed third installment in the remake project, ending a period of PlayStation exclusivity for the beloved RPG series.
Xbox Players Finally Join the Remake Saga
Square Enix confirmed the long-awaited expansion of the Final Fantasy VII Remake project to Xbox platforms, bringing the epic story to a wider audience.
- Series director Naoki Hamaguchi announced the Xbox releases on X (formerly Twitter).
- The Xbox launch of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is currently projected for summer 2026.
- Square Enix will continue using a customized version of Unreal Engine 4 for the final chapter of the remake.
- The popular card game, Queen’s Blood, will be expanded upon in Part 3.
Hamaguchi shared the news on X on January 29, 2026, expressing gratitude to Xbox players for embracing Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, which recently became available on Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch. He also extended a personal thank you to Sarah Bond and Phil Spencer for their support of the franchise. This announcement builds upon Hamaguchi’s previous statements in late 2025, indicating plans to release the series on all major platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC.
While a specific release date remains under wraps, industry insiders suggest the Xbox launch of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will align with the Switch 2 release, currently slated for summer 2026. This timing would finally allow fans outside the PlayStation ecosystem to experience the critically acclaimed second chapter of the remake.
Beyond the platform expansion, Hamaguchi revealed in a separate interview that the official title for Part 3 has been finalized, though he remained tight-lipped about the name. He also confirmed that the development team will stick with Unreal Engine 4 for the final installment, citing their familiarity with the engine and its stability across various platforms, rather than transitioning to Unreal Engine 5.
Fans can also look forward to the return of Queen’s Blood, the engaging card-based mini-game first introduced in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, which will be enhanced with new features in Part 3.
With the remake saga now poised to reach all major consoles, the coming years promise a significant chapter for both dedicated fans and newcomers alike.
