Final Fantasy 7: Dear Destiny Arrives in March 2027

Final Fantasy 7 fans looking for more character-focused material ahead of the remake trilogy’s finale now have a new release to track. Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy 7: Dear Destiny, a hardcover novel centred on Aerith Gainsborough and Tifa Lockheart, with pre-orders already open ahead of its March 2027 launch.

What is Final Fantasy 7: Dear Destiny?

Dear Destiny is the next Final Fantasy 7 novel from Square Enix and follows the earlier book Traces of Two Pasts. Its story explores Aerith and Tifa’s lives before the main Final Fantasy 7 narrative, giving readers more context for two of the remake project’s most important characters. The book will also include a separate bonus story connected to Cloud’s period as a Shinra trooper.

Kazushige Nojima is writing the novel. Nojima has been involved with the Final Fantasy 7 series since 1994 and also authored Traces of Two Pasts. That continuity makes Dear Destiny a more direct companion piece for readers who enjoyed the previous novel rather than a standalone project with an unrelated creative team.

Who should consider pre-ordering it?

Dear Destiny is primarily aimed at players who want additional Final Fantasy 7 character material outside the games. The remake trilogy has expanded the scope of the original 1997 story through both its main releases and supporting media, and this book continues that approach through prose rather than gameplay.

Players do not need to read the supplementary books to understand the games, according to the source’s framing of the wider project. However, readers interested in Aerith and Tifa’s backgrounds may find it a useful addition before Final Fantasy 7 Revelation arrives. It may also appeal to collectors, as Square Enix is offering the release as a hardcover edition.

What comes next for the remake trilogy?

Square Enix plans to release Dear Destiny on March 16, 2027. The novel had previously been scheduled for January 28, meaning its current date follows a delay. Pre-orders are available for $26.99 for the hardcover version.

The timing places the book shortly before Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the planned conclusion to Square Enix’s remake trilogy, which is set for April 2027. The trilogy began in 2020 and has reached its second game with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. For fans planning their Final Fantasy 7 calendar, Dear Destiny is positioned as optional reading that can add background detail before the final game releases.

What players should know

• Final Fantasy 7: Dear Destiny is scheduled to launch on March 16, 2027.
• The hardcover edition is available to pre-order for $26.99.
• The novel focuses on Aerith Gainsborough and Tifa Lockheart before the main Final Fantasy 7 story.
• A bonus short story covers part of Cloud’s time as a Shinra trooper.
• Kazushige Nojima, author of Traces of Two Pasts, is returning to write the book.
• Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is currently planned to follow in April 2027.

Confirmed release details

Expert View

Dear Destiny looks like a sensible companion release for dedicated Final Fantasy 7 readers, particularly those invested in Aerith and Tifa. It is not essential preparation for Revelation, but its timing and returning writer make it a worthwhile option for fans who want more context before the trilogy concludes.