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| Final Fantasy 7 Remake logo next to The Game Awards statue |
A fresh wave of speculation is sweeping through the Final Fantasy community, with many convinced that a major announcement for the beloved franchise is imminent at The Game Awards 2024. The source of the excitement? A telltale sign on Square Enix's official YouTube channel that has fans of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy on high alert.
The YouTube Playlist Mystery: A Hidden Video Stirs Hope
Eagle-eyed fans have noted activity on the official Square Enix YouTube channel, specifically within a curated playlist dedicated to trailers for the company's biggest RPGs. This playlist, which you can view directly here, showcases major announcements for titles like Final Fantasy XVI and Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail.
The key detail? A new, currently hidden (or "unlisted") video slot has appeared in this high-profile playlist. Publishers commonly pre-load content like reveal trailers and set them to private until the moment of announcement. While this isn't a guaranteed sign—similar past occurrences with other companies have led to dead ends—the timing has sparked intense discussion. For many, the leading theory is that this placeholder is for the long-awaited official reveal of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3, the concluding chapter of the remake trilogy.
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| Square Enix YouTube Final Fantasy playlist |
What Are the Chances? A Director’s Hint Points to "Yes"
The likelihood of a Part 3 appearance at The Game Awards is being treated as unusually high, thanks to recent comments from Game Director Naoki Hamaguchi. In a late October interview with YouTuber Julien Chièze (which you can find here), Hamaguchi provided encouraging updates.
He confirmed that the core development and the "new experience" the game will offer is "almost complete," with the team now focusing on refinement and asset completion. Crucially, he stated that more information would be made public "soon."
Even more telling was his direct commentary on The Game Awards itself. When discussing the event, Hamaguchi acknowledged its position as the industry's premier showcase, saying, "It would be a good place for this kind of announcement, yes..."
This isn't without precedent. The Game Awards has a strong history with the trilogy; Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth was unveiled there in 2022, and a new trailer debuted at the show in 2023 before it won the "Most Anticipated Game" award.
Beyond Part 3: What Else Could It Be?
While FF7 Remake Part 3 is the frontrunner, fans have theorized about other possibilities. Could it be for the upcoming Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade release on Switch 2 and PC in January 2026? It's possible, but the playlist in question has historically been reserved for brand-new game reveals, not ports or re-releases.
Similarly, hopes for a Final Fantasy IX remake announcement persist, though industry whispers, such as from insider NateTheHate2, have recently suggested that project may be on hold. This further narrows the focus toward the Final Fantasy 7 universe.
The Verdict: All Eyes on Geoff Keighley’s Stage
The evidence is compelling: a mysterious video slot on Square Enix's flagship trailer playlist, combined with the director’s clear hint about The Game Awards being the perfect venue for the next big update. While nothing is certain until the show airs, the stars seem to be aligning for Final Fantasy fans.
If the hidden video is indeed the grand reveal for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3, The Game Awards 2024 could host one of the night's most explosive moments. The trilogy's epic conclusion appears to be racing toward the finish line, and its first official look may be just days away.