Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3: A Commitment to Authenticity in Airship Mechanics

Square Enix has made a commitment to maintaining integrity with regards to the airship in Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3. Players familiar with the original Final Fantasy 7 will recognize the Highwind, an iconic airship that the protagonist Cloud and his companions acquire in Act 3. This vessel enables the team to navigate the world with ease, even disrupting the powerful Weapons as they roam the landscape.

The airship is anticipated to play a significant role in the concluding chapter of Square Enix’s Final Fantasy 7 remake series, but fans have raised concerns about whether the original airship mechanics would be incorporated, considering the game's enhanced complexity and scale.

At the recent Korean G-STAR 2024 gaming conference, the producer and director shared insights with attendees. They indicated that the introduction of the airship in Part 3 heralds a new way to explore the world from an elevated view. The director affirmed their dedication to authenticity, stating that they will tackle the airship system in a straightforward manner, allowing for unrestricted travel across the game’s map.

This confirmation is likely a comfort to many fans; however, lingering questions persist. What elevation will the Highwind operate at? Will players have the flexibility to land at any chosen spot? Is seamless travel across the entire realm achievable without loading screens? Also, will the map be modified to facilitate travel by airship? The answer to these queries might not come immediately.

Recent updates indicated that the main storyline of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 is complete, with voice recordings expected to commence soon after. Speculations about a release target in 2027 have surfaced, coinciding with the original Final Fantasy 7’s debut in 1997. The first part of the remake launched in 2020, followed by Rebirth in February of the current year. 

In September, Square Enix expressed disappointment regarding the sales performance of both Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, acknowledging that neither title met its financial expectations. The producer of Final Fantasy 16 has suggested that it may be time for a new generation to take charge of the franchise and lead the development of Final Fantasy 17. In the meantime, fans can catch up on the latest developments in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth to learn about the story's concluding points.