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3mo ago

Square Enix Signals Move Away from PlayStation Exclusivity for Final Fantasy VII Remake Series

Producer Yoshinori Kitase confirms plans to release future installments on multiple platforms, citing the need to reach a broader audience.

Overview

  • Square Enix plans to adopt a multiplatform release strategy for future entries in the Final Fantasy VII Remake series to expand its audience reach.
  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, currently a PlayStation 5 exclusive, will launch on PC via Steam on January 23, 2025, following its exclusivity period.
  • Producer Yoshinori Kitase expressed satisfaction with Rebirth's sales but acknowledged that platform exclusivity limits potential revenue and player access.
  • Director Naoki Hamaguchi hinted at efforts to bring the series to more platforms in 2025, with speculation about Xbox Series X|S and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
  • Square Enix's shift reflects broader changes in its strategy, as the company moves away from exclusivity deals that have historically defined some of its major franchises.