Final Fantasy Remakes Could Expand to 4 or 5 Installments

If you’re waiting to see which classic Final Fantasy entries get the remake treatment next, the director of FF7 Remake just outlined a big shift in expectations: future remakes could be packaged as four—or even five—installments, depending on how large the project needs to be.

What changed in the remake plan?

Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, discussed what the next wave of classic remakes could look like. Speaking during the Final Fantasy 14 Fan Fest, he suggested that many of the most requested games from fans would likely be built on a much larger scale than the FF7 Remake trilogy.

Rather than treating future remakes as compact reimaginings, Hamaguchi indicated that the scope could stretch across “four or maybe even five” installments. He also pointed to Final Fantasy 6 as a prime example of what fans want to see expanded, alongside other frequently requested targets such as Final Fantasy 8 and Final Fantasy 9.

Importantly, Hamaguchi didn’t claim a new remake is already in active development. He reiterated that he is not currently working on a Final Fantasy 6 remake, addressing earlier chatter that suggested he might be involved. Even so, he stopped short of fully closing the door, emphasizing that remaking older entries like Final Fantasy 6 is difficult—while also acknowledging why fan demand remains high.

Who is affected—and why fans are paying attention?

The remake conversation matters most to the portion of the Final Fantasy audience that has been pushing for years to see older RPGs modernized. The source of that pressure is clear: fans have continued to clamour for more remakes after the huge success of Final Fantasy 7 Remake.

Hamaguchi also highlighted the relationship between the director and the community. He expressed gratitude that fans stayed with FF7 Remake throughout its run, even though the story was split into three separate installments. That context helps explain his larger-scale hint: if a single classic storyline can justify multiple releases when expanded, then other entries could require even more room to breathe.

For now, the practical takeaway is that the “FF7-style” remake format may not stay locked to a three-part structure. If Square Enix follows through on Hamaguchi’s expectations, audiences could be looking at longer remake arcs—meaning longer waits, but also potentially more content per game.

What comes next for the franchise?

While Hamaguchi’s comments focus on possibilities, the Final Fantasy remake ecosystem is already moving forward. The ongoing Final Fantasy 7 remake project has grown into a major undertaking since the first installment launched in 2020. Square Enix has confirmed that the final entry in the trilogy is planned for early 2027, with Final Fantasy 7 Revelation slated for release.

The franchise’s momentum isn’t limited to FF7. The source notes that both of the first two trilogy entries—Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth—received strong critical recognition, and Square Enix also released a remaster of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 between those two games.

Outside of remakes, Square Enix’s broader plans continue to expand. Final Fantasy 14 is preparing for a Nintendo console debut, and the MMORPG is scheduled to arrive on Switch 2 on August 4. Additionally, the Fan Fest presentation reportedly teased the possibility of Hamaguchi working on Final Fantasy 17, pointing to his continued relevance in the franchise’s future.

Taken together, the message is straightforward: even if individual remake projects aren’t confirmed yet, the company’s remake strategy may be heading toward bigger, longer-running releases—while the rest of the franchise keeps adding new platforms and new releases.

What players should know

• The FF7 Remake director suggests future classic remakes could be larger than the three-part FF7 approach—potentially four or even five installments.
• Final Fantasy 6 is specifically named as a major fan request for a remake-style treatment, with Final Fantasy 8 and 9 also mentioned.
• Hamaguchi says he is not currently working on a Final Fantasy 6 remake, though he didn’t fully dismiss the idea.
• The FF7 remake trilogy is still the immediate focus, with the last entry planned for early 2027.

Expert View

Hamaguchi’s comments feel less like a promise of specific projects and more like a warning about expectations: if Square Enix decides to remake certain older entries with FF7-level scope, the release structure may need to expand accordingly. For fans, that’s exciting—but it also reinforces that remake timelines could remain long, with multiple installments required to do the source material justice.