Final Fantasy 7 Remake Dev Says He’s Beaten Part 3 Over 40 Times Already
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi has revealed that he’s already completed the game over 40 times during its development cycle. Hamaguchi specified that these are “full playthroughs” from start to finish, including all side content, highlighting the extensive engagement with the third and final chapter of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake project.
The statement underscores the rigorous testing and refinement process Square Enix has undertaken as Part 3 remains in active development. By playing through the game dozens of times, Hamaguchi and the development team can identify balance issues, pacing problems, and other elements requiring adjustment before final release. While extensive playtesting is standard practice for triple-A game directors, 40+ completions is notably high and suggests either an exceptionally long development cycle or an unusually thorough quality assurance approach.
Hamaguchi expressed enthusiasm for the final product, stating he can’t wait for players to experience the game themselves. The claim has drawn some bemused reactions from fans questioning the plausibility of the number and joking that they’d need to see his PS5 profile playtime as proof.