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Square Enix Locks Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 Title, Confirms Customized Unreal Engine 4

Naoki Hamaguchi says the team prioritized familiarity with its tailored tools.

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.