Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Part 3 Confirmed for Xbox

by Sophie Laurent January 28, 2026

written by Sophie Laurent January 28, 2026

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Final Fantasy VII Remake will be available on Xbox Series X/S in 2026.
A spin-off, titled Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, is expected to launch on Xbox platforms the same year.
A third installment of the remake series, currently untitled, is planned for release on Xbox, potentially also on PC and Switch, but without a specified date.
Director Naoki Hamaguchi expressed gratitude towards Phil Spencer (XboxP3) and Sarah Bond (BondSarahBond) for their support of the Final Fantasy series, hinting at a continued collaboration between Square Enix and Xbox.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Expands to Xbox Series X/S, Rebirth and Third Installment Planned

On January 28, 2026, Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy VII Remake will be available on Xbox Series X/S. According to a tweet by series director Naoki Hamaguchi, Rebirth is expected to launch on Xbox platforms in 2026. The third installment, currently untitled and without a release date, is also planned for Xbox, and potentially PC and Switch. This would bring the entire core series to platforms beyond PlayStation. Hamaguchi expressed his enthusiasm that Xbox players will be able to experience Final Fantasy VII Remake, Rebirth, and Part 3. He also thanked Phil Spencer (XboxP3) and Sarah Bond (BondSarahBond) for their support of the Final Fantasy series. Details on the release timing will be announced later.

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