Hamaguchi, the game director, assures fans that the sequel is under active development, but urges patience for further updates. He highlights the success of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth in 2024, citing its award wins and global player engagement. The team aims to broaden the FFVII fanbase with unique challenges in the upcoming third game.
Hamaguchi also mentions being impressed by Grand Theft Auto VI, expressing empathy for Rockstar Games' team facing the immense pressure following GTA V's massive success.
Specific details about the third game remain undisclosed, though development is reportedly progressing smoothly. This is noteworthy given the recent release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. However, Hamaguchi promises a unique player experience.
Despite this positive outlook on development, Final Fantasy XVI's May 2024 launch sales underperformed, falling short of projected fiscal year targets. Exact sales figures for both Final Fantasy XVI and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth remain unannounced, though Square Enix maintains that Rebirth's sales are not considered a complete failure, and that Final Fantasy XVI still has potential to meet its goals within the allotted 18-month timeframe.
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