Overview
- Square Enix confirmed that a 'new look' at Final Fantasy VII: Revelation will appear on Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25, 2026, which sets a public stage for major pre-release updates.
- Director Naoki Hamaguchi will present in person, a move outlets say makes a simple trailer less likely and increases the odds of a gameplay demo or in-depth interview.
- Square Enix has scheduled Revelation for a simultaneous release across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC and Nintendo Switch 2 in spring or the first half of 2027, but it has not given a firm release date.
- Dataminers found a listing on the Epic Games Store that mentioned a 'Story Expansion Pass,' yet Hamaguchi has told press the base game will conclude the trilogy and any DLC would likely be optional, character-focused spin-offs rather than an epilogue.
- The Gamescom segment is the next chance for Square Enix to reconcile the datamine with its official messaging, a move that could shape fans' buying decisions and pre-order plans ahead of the planned cross-platform launch.