Square Enix Explains the Meaning Behind Final Fantasy 7 Revelation
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Final Fantasy 7 director Naoki Hamaguchi explains why the final trilogy installment is titled Revelation despite its central theme being Resolve, promising answers to all lingering player questions when the game launches in spring 2027.
The grand finale of the modern Final Fantasy 7 trilogy finally has a name. Square Enix recently pulled back the curtain at Summer Geoff Fest to reveal that the third installment is officially titled Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, slated for a spring 2027 release across current platforms. Fans have spent years guessing the subtitle since Rebirth dropped, tossing out endless fan theories and unfortunately confusing options. In a recent interview with Game Informer, game director Naoki Hamaguchi shared some fascinating insights into how the title came to be and what players can expect from the narrative conclusion. Interestingly enough, only a tiny handful of people on the massive development team knew the actual title before the public reveal, with most staff finding out live during the stage presentation.
Even though the game's actual central theme is "Resolve," Hamaguchi noted that the matching initials were entirely coincidental rather than a deliberate naming convention. The team ultimately landed on Revelation because it best captures the tone of the final chapters. Despite the traditional theological connotations of the word, Hamaguchi clarified that the title is really about addressing all the lingering questions and mysteries left behind by Remake and Rebirth. It serves as a definitive message to the community that all remaining narrative threads will finally be tied together when the journey reaches its dramatic climax.
For players deeply invested in the ongoing theories, streaming discussions, and community breakdowns that have defined this trilogy, Revelation sets up an exciting finish line. Hamaguchi also hinted that personal player experiences might vary based on how certain story elements unfold, giving the community plenty of room for debate once the game launches. As we look ahead to 2027, the focus now shifts to how Square Enix plans to stick the landing on one of the most ambitious modern game projects in recent memory. You can read the original interview details over at Rock Paper Shotgun.
Tags: Final Fantasy 7, Square Enix, RPG, Gaming News, PC Gaming
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun