The wait for the as-yet untitled has been long and complicated, and now that is out, it’s clear that players want more. The stunning graphics and gameplay of the first two parts make it hard to wait. However, the second part didn’t come out until four years later, creating a big gap that would make anyone wonder when the last would be released.
This isn't just about waiting; the time between the first and second parts offers important insights into how Square Enix is approaching this large project. The remake trilogy is an ambitious task and can't be rushed, which is important to understand if we're looking to guess when the final will arrive. story is already finished, so it’s clear that the game is coming relatively soon.
was launched on April 10, 2020, and its sequel,, was released on February 29, 2024, meaning there was about a four-year gap between the two games. However, this doesn’t accurately represent how long it took to develop the sequel. While working on, the team was also busy creating, an upgraded version of for the PlayStation 5, featuring better graphics and other improvements.
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This extra work for took around a year, so when that is considered, the actual development time for was closer to three years. This quick turnaround is impressive, given the game's size. expands the story beyond Midgar into a much larger open world. While the team reused some elements and the game engine from, they also created many new features, including fresh environments, characters, and plot lines.
Yoshinori Kitase, the executive producer, noted in an interview with the that developing the game for the PS5 made things easier and faster, especially compared to the extra time needed for the PS4 and PC versions of and. He mentioned that the PS5’s hardware helped improve the workflow, andno major delays impacted the schedule. The
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