Overview
- Hamaguchi told GameSpot the third entry will run on Unreal Engine 4 that has been heavily modified for the project.
- Developers had considered Unreal Engine 5 before deciding to continue with their established technology.
- The title is finalized after Tetsuya Nomura made the selection following Paris Games Week.
- Hamaguchi characterized the choice as more beneficial because the team is already proficient with its customized pipeline.
- Coverage notes the decision could make future ports and PC specs more manageable and suggests an early reveal is possible if a 2027 anniversary window is targeted.