Final Fantasy 7’s Finale May Be Near as Two Long-Sidelined Veterans Finally Return

Naoki Hamaguchi, co-director of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, told German outlet ntower that Part 3 is deep in development, and that Cid and Vincent will have “very appealing” combat abilities in the final chapter. Square Enix also confirmed that the first two entries are coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S in the first half of 2026.

That matters for longtime Final Fantasy VII fans because, this far into the remake project, the biggest unresolved question has been those two party members who still have not been fully playable in the new trilogy. Cid and Vincent were already major presences in the original Final Fantasy VII, and now that Hamaguchi has brought them up again, it is hard not to read that as a strong hint that full playable versions are on the table.

Hamaguchi did not lock anything in, but the tone was revealing. He said he cannot say much yet, though he is already eager for players to experience Cid and Vincent for themselves. That suggests the team is confident in how their combat has taken shape. Since Cid and Vincent were the last two party members in the original Final Fantasy VII who have not yet been formally made fully playable in the remake series, fan speculation around complete gameplay kits in Part 3 does not feel like a stretch.

This is also the kind of update that keeps a largely single-player series in the wider conversation. Final Fantasy VII is not built like a game people jump into for instant co-op chaos, but it still generates a social pull through story discussion, character theorycrafting, and endless debate over who will end up strongest in the finale. Even without playing together, there is plenty here for players to follow together.

The DLC comments were just as direct. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth did not receive any story DLC, and Hamaguchi said that was not because the team ignored the idea. They seriously considered developing DLC for Rebirth, but ultimately decided against it in order to protect the schedule and quality of the third game. That is a positive sign if you want the finale delivered in the best shape possible, because it means development resources are being concentrated on the main project.

At the same time, fans keep asking because Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade did get Yuffie’s Episode Intermission. Hamaguchi left the door open here as well: if players continue to strongly support the Final Fantasy VII IP, the team is willing to actively explore the possibility of DLC for Part 3. The message is pretty clear — finish the main game first, then see whether demand justifies extra content.

The most interesting loose end is whether classic set pieces will return. When asked about the iconic summon Knights of the Round and Sephiroth’s Supernova, Hamaguchi did not give a direct confirmation. He did say both are among the most representative elements of Final Fantasy VII, and that he personally wants to recreate those scenes with modern technology. That is not a yes, but it is enough to make the possibility feel very real.

For newcomers thinking about when to jump in, the choice is straightforward. If you want to wait and play the full trilogy in one go, it still makes sense to hold off. If you would rather get familiar with the world and character dynamics now, keep an eye on the first two games when they arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S in the first half of 2026. This series is especially well suited to players who like talking through plot beats, sharing screenshots, and guessing where the story is headed next. If what you want is a game to squad up in immediately, though, this is still much more about sinking into it on your own.