FF7 Remake trilogy finale rumored for early 2027

ResetEra user PimplePoppingPunk claims Final Fantasy VII's remake trilogy will conclude with Return, set for a Summer Game Fest 2026 reveal on June 5th and early 2027 release.

Early 2027 puts the finale seven years after Remake launched. The leak suggests cutscene runtime will triple what Rebirth offered, with a world twice the size that revisits Midgar. That's substantial scope for a series already demanding 60+ hours per entry.

The new Active Turn Action system sounds more practical than flashy. It's an optional traditional turn-based mode—no combo memorization, no real-time pressure. Square Enix reportedly designed both combat styles to take similar completion times, which means neither path gets shortchanged. You pick what fits your schedule.

Three new permanent party members join the roster, including one entirely original character. More interesting: a trilogy collection bundles Remake, Rebirth, and Crisis Core Reunion for late 2026. If you haven't started yet, waiting for that package might beat buying separately—assuming the pricing holds up.

Leak credibility aside, Square Enix's pacing remains sluggish. Seven years from Remake to trilogy completion is a long runway. Whether that investment pays off depends on execution—a complete, coherent story justifies the time sink, but drawn-out padding doesn't.