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Square Enix devs discuss combat balance and multi‑platform rollout for Final Fantasy VII Revelation

Developers say they have continuously refined combat and set up separate teams to ensure a smooth experience across all platforms for the April 2027 release.

By Felo News Desk · Published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:15:56 GMT

Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII Revelation, slated for a simultaneous launch on all platforms on April 8, 2027, is being shaped by ongoing combat‑balance work and a dedicated multi‑platform development structure, according to two recent interviews.

What happened

The game’s announcement confirmed a worldwide release on April 8, 2027 for Switch 2 and other major consoles. In the weeks leading up to launch, Battle Director Teruki Endo discussed the series’ blend of turn‑based and real‑time combat, while series director Naoki Hamaguchi addressed fan concerns about the game’s performance on different hardware.

What the reports add

Gonintendo reported that Endo said he has spent the entire remake trilogy “fine‑tuning” the balance between turn‑based and real‑time combat through trial and error, and that he has not settled on a single “correct answer.”
The same outlet also quoted Hamaguchi, who explained that the development team is split into a gameplay‑focused segment and a separate optimization team, allowing each platform’s unique capabilities to be addressed without compromising the core experience.

What was said

"Across all three titles, we've repeatedly fine‑tuned this balance [between turn‑based and real‑time] through trial and error," Endo told EDGE Magazine, as reported by gonintendo.
"I hope players can understand they don't need to worry about the multiplatform experience," Hamaguchi said to RPG Site, adding that the team’s internal setup lets specialists handle gameplay while another group handles optimization.

How it came about

Square Enix’s strategy builds on earlier statements about the remake trilogy’s evolution. In a September 13, 2026 Felo News piece, the company outlined the April 8, 2027 launch and the game’s standalone design (final-fantasy-vii-revelation-launch). The current comments show how that roadmap is being refined through continuous combat adjustments and a split‑team development model.

Key facts

Final Fantasy VII Revelation will launch worldwide on April 8, 2027 across all platforms. (gonintendo.com)
Battle Director Teruki Endo says the team has been fine‑tuning the balance between turn‑based and real‑time combat throughout the trilogy. (gonintendo.com)
Series director Naoki Hamaguchi says a dedicated gameplay team and a separate optimization team handle the multi‑platform development. (gonintendo.com)