{"id":12855,"date":"2026-03-07T08:23:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T13:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/final-fantasy-vii-remake-part-3-details-revealed-highwind-exploration-wutai-expansion-and-classic-locations-return\/"},"modified":"2026-03-07T08:23:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T13:23:06","slug":"final-fantasy-vii-remake-part-3-details-revealed-highwind-exploration-wutai-expansion-and-classic-locations-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/final-fantasy-vii-remake-part-3-details-revealed-highwind-exploration-wutai-expansion-and-classic-locations-return\/","title":{"rendered":"Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 Details Revealed: Highwind Exploration, Wutai Expansion, and Classic Locations Return"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a significant update for fans eagerly awaiting the conclusion of the ambitious Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, project director Naoki Hamaguchi has shared new details about the upcoming third installment. While Square Enix has yet to officially announce the title following Final Fantasy VII Remake<\/em> and Rebirth<\/em>, Hamaguchi’s revelations confirm that the final chapter is taking shape, promising a grand synthesis of the original 1997 RPG’s most iconic elements with modern narrative expansion.<\/p>\n

Wutai Transforms from Optional Side Area to Central Narrative Hub<\/h2>\n

One of the most impactful revelations concerns the region of Wutai, homeland of the ninja Yuffie Kisaragi. In the original game, Wutai was largely an optional destination, a side quest area with its own distinct culture and conflicts. However, Hamaguchi stated that Wutai will become “one of the main locations” in the third game, marking a deliberate shift to integrate it deeply into the core narrative.<\/p>\n

This decision is heavily influenced by Yuffie’s expanded presence throughout the remake series. Her character arc and strong attachment to her nation have been foregrounded more than in the original. Hamaguchi acknowledged that omitting Wutai from the finale would likely frustrate fans who have followed her journey. Consequently, Square Enix intends to transform the region into a central part of the world for the concluding chapter, suggesting major story beats, political intrigue, and perhaps the resolution of Wutai’s tensions with the Shinra Electric Power Company will play out there.<\/p>\n

The Iconic Highwind Returns with Expanded Gameplay Role<\/h2>\n

Another cornerstone of the original game’s sense of scale and freedom is confirmed to return: the airship Highwind. In the classic title, obtaining the Highwind was a pivotal moment, unlocking the ability to explore the world map freely and access remote locations. Hamaguchi indicated that piloting the Highwind will be an important gameplay component in the third remake.<\/p>\n

This suggests a significant expansion of the exploration mechanics beyond what was seen in Rebirth<\/em>. The promise of “exploration on a larger scale” hints at a truly open-world segment or at least vast, interconnected regions accessible only by air. Hamaguchi even alluded to the potential return of sequences related to space, a nod to the original game’s surreal and memorable journey to the cosmic dungeon, “The Moon.” This directly ties into the confirmed return of Rocket Town.<\/p>\n

Rocket Town, Submarines, and the World’s Opening<\/h2>\n

Rocket Town, the settlement with deep ties to the Highwind and its crew, particularly the character Cid Highwind and his dreams of space travel, will also feature in the final chapter. Its inclusion solidifies the narrative threads around aviation, exploration, and Cid’s personal ambitions.<\/p>\n

Further expanding the exploration toolkit, Hamaguchi noted that co-director Motomu Toriyama is supervising elements involving submarines. This confirms that underwater exploration, a key part of the original game’s late-stage world navigation, will be implemented, potentially allowing players to dive to discover hidden areas, secrets, or even entire underwater dungeons.<\/p>\n

Regarding the starting area for the game, Hamaguchi indicated that the Great Glacier region may serve as the opening point. This would mean the story resumes exactly where Rebirth<\/em> concluded, with the party’s journey toward the northern continent and the pivotal events awaiting them there.<\/p>\n

Chocobos and Development Status<\/h2>\n

When asked about Chocobos, another classic series staple, Hamaguchi maintained a degree of mystery. He did not confirm the return of the intricate Chocobo breeding and racing system from the original game but suggested the third title will feature a Chocobo-related mechanic distinct from what was seen in Rebirth<\/em>. This could imply new forms of Chocobo riding, customization, or integration into the expanded exploration systems.<\/p>\n

On the practical side of development, Hamaguchi confirmed progress is advancing well. The game is reportedly already in a playable state and progressing according to the milestones established by the team at the project’s outset. While no official release date has been announced, this steady progress suggests that Square Enix’s internal timeline is being met. If this schedule holds, fans may not have to wait excessively long for the official reveal and subsequent launch of the final chapter in this monumental retelling.<\/p>\n

The revelations paint a picture of a finale designed to deliver on the original game’s epic scope. By elevating Wutai, fully integrating the Highwind, and bringing back classic locales like Rocket Town alongside new exploration mechanics for submarines and Chocobos, the team is constructing a third act that aims to be both a respectful homage and a modern evolution. It seeks to weave the optional and memorable parts of the original world into a mandatory, cohesive narrative journey, fulfilling the promise of the remake project to reimagine, not just recreate, one of gaming’s most beloved stories.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Discover exciting updates on Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3, including Highwind exploration and a deeper dive into Wutai’s story.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":92944,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cards.overcentral.com\/cards\/en\/12855.png","fifu_image_alt":"Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 Details Revealed: Highwind Exploration, Wutai Expansion,","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12855","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-videogames"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cards.overcentral.com\/cards\/en\/12855.png","fifu_image_alt":"Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 Details Revealed: Highwind Exploration, Wutai Expansion,","fifu_redirection_url":"https:\/\/za.ign.com\/final-fantasy-vii-remake-part-3\/205232\/news\/final-fantasy-7-remake-part-3-has-a-completed-story-at-square-enix","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12855","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12855"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12855\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/92944"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12855"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12855"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/overcentral.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12855"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}