Finals Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Leak Points to Return Title and Massive 2027 Launch Plans

Rumored Summer Game Fest reveal could finally unveil the conclusion to Square Enix’s ambitious remake trilogy.

New theories about plans for a sequel to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth have gamers very excited. According to new leaks, the long-awaited third part of Square Enix's remake trilogy may be called Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3. Even though there is no concrete evidence to back up the rumor, fans were very excited about it. The rumor is that Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3, the game, is supposed to come out in 2027 during Square Enix's anniversary of the original Final Fantasy VII.

There are also rumors that Square Enix is working hard behind the scenes to accelerate development. Many people are surprised by the supposed three-year break between Rebirth and the last book. These days, AAA titles often take a long time and may even require a publishing date extension. But since many of the gameplay mechanics, combat systems, and world design were already established in earlier games, Square Enix may have been able to speed up development significantly.

The leak apparently started with a social media post linked to someone who works between Square Enix's marketing team and the event staff for Summer Game Fest. The source says the video for the game's reveal is almost finished and will debut at this year's Summer Game Fest on June 5.

There are also rumors that Square Enix wanted the new game reveal earlier, but for some reason, they pushed it back.

If the leak is true, the plan for the reveal would be similar to how Final Fantasy VII Rebirth was shown off at Summer Game Fest 2023. People in the industry have known for a while that Square Enix and event host Geoff Keighley have a good relationship. This makes the event a natural place for such a big reveal. It was said that after Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3  is revealed through trailers, there will be more presentations discussing the storyline, quests, and characters.

One of the most talked-about facts is the confirmation that the game will feature three additional permanently playable party members, one of whom is brand-new. Fans already think that Zack Fair will be fully playable in the final game, since he played a bigger part in Rebirth. A lot of players think that the chance to fight together as Zack and Cloud Strife would be a great way to promote the game.

Also, longtime fans are waiting for Vincent Valentine to finally join the active playable squad after his setup role in Rebirth. Some fans hoped for DLC focused on Vincent, but the lack of add-ons after the game's release seems increasingly linked to Square Enix's decision to prioritize speedy development for the last game in the trilogy.

A brand-new optional battle mode, reportedly called "Active Turn Action," is one of the most interesting parts of the leak. It is said that the system aims to blend the remake trilogy's real-time combat with more traditional turn-based features from older Final Fantasy games. The rumor said that when enemies in the world got close, they would trigger cinematic encounter transitions that made people think of older random-fight systems.

Active party members would fight directly, while inactive friends would stay out in the battle area and sometimes launch smaller automated attacks. The leaked information says that, overall, combat will move more slowly and carefully, and each movement will do much more damage. In a way similar to the old Active Time Battle system, battle bars would fill up on their own, forcing players to think strategically while still staying engaged.

It is also said that more item features are on the way.

It was said that basic "provision" items like potions and antidotes could be used right away without using battle gauges. However, stronger items like Phoenix Downs and Hi-Potions would need to be used with battle gauges. For longtime Final Fantasy fans, the rumored changes to the combat suggest that Square Enix may be trying to make a game that respects both the fast-paced action combat introduced in the remake trilogy and the strategic roots of earlier games in the series.

Besides the fights, the size of the alleged project has also gotten a lot of attention. The leak says that Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 will feature a world map more than twice as large as the one in Rebirth and more than three times as much cinematic story material. The game is said to feature a new, expanded Midgar with improved graphics and more detail. This is something that many fans have thought could be done with modern hardware.

It is also said that the term "Remake Part 3" has multiple meanings in the game. Fans think the word means a remake of Part 3 rooted in its traditional roots, a more grounded fighting experience that Final Fantasy always had.

Square Enix is said to be developing a holiday collection that will include Final Fantasy VII Remake, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion.

Reports say the collection is aimed at newbies who want to watch the whole remake series before the finale airs. Another important issue related to the leaks is the platform's usability. Even though there are no official updates from Square Enix, they are reportedly working to publish on Xbox and PlayStation simultaneously.

Recent actions by the publisher, such as releasing Remake and Rebirth on more platforms, have strengthened rumors that the company is moving away from tight platform exclusivity in favor of selling games worldwide.

It remains to be seen whether the reports are true, but people are already very excited about the end of the remake trilogy. If Square Enix does publicly announce Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 at Summer Game Fest, it could be one of the biggest gaming news stories of 2026 and one of the most-anticipated games of 2027.