Video game RPGs have a long history, but perhaps no series has been as popular or ubiquitous with the genre as the Final Fantasy series. The franchise celebrates not only its 35th anniversary this year, but the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy VII this year as well. That game is often considered to be the best and most successful entry in the series, as well as the most lasting impact. This was especially reflected with the release of the Final Fantasy VII Remake in 2020. Now, Square Enix has finally given an update regarding the first look at Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 2.

Here’s a first look at the brand-new Final Fantasy VII 25th Anniversary logos.

We hope you’re ready for the year ahead! #FFVII25th pic.twitter.com/dniDnfn4tw

— FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE (@finalfantasyvii) January 31, 2022

Happy 25th anniversary to the iconic @FinalFantasyVII! #FFVII25th pic.twitter.com/duVYlwSr01

— KINGDOM HEARTS (@KINGDOMHEARTS) January 31, 2022

As reported by VGC, Square Enix held a special 25th-anniversary event for Final Fantasy VII this week. The company was especially celebrating the occasion on social media with new art specifically made for the event, including an official logo and crossover art with Kingdom Hearts. There were also new messages from FFVII director and Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 2 project producer Yoshinori Kitase as well as creative director Tetsuya Nomura.

Twenty five years ago today the original @FinalFantasy VII first launched in Japan, and to celebrate this very special anniversary we’re delighted to present messages from both Yoshinori Kitase and Tetsuya Nomura. #FFVII25th pic.twitter.com/3Py8FwarIl

— FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE (@finalfantasyvii) January 31, 2022

During the event, Kitase provided an update on the games he’s currently working on, which includes the Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis mobile game spinoff, as well as the Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 2. Kitase stated that he hopes to provide new information and a reveal for the latter game this year, if the development team is able to make enough progress by the end of 2022. It was also suggested that Part 2 will make specific use of the PlayStation 5’s unique tech capabilities, even more so than the Intergrade release of Part 1 did.

The first FFVII remake has always been imagined with Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 2 in mind, but few details, outside of the occasional developer quote, have been divulged from Square Enix since the sequel’s announcement. Hopefully, these new words from Kitase and Nomura provide some hope for Final Fantasy fans waiting for the return of the remastered version of Cloud and friends. Let’s just hope that materia materializes soon.

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