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Nintendo Everything reports Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will use Unreal Engine 4 to avoid delays

Director Naoki Hamaguchi noted that Square Enix chose to stick with Unreal Engine 4 for the upcoming project to ensure a faster release for fans.

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The director of the next Final Fantasy 7 entry explained that maintaining the current engine prevents the extended development time required by a move to Unreal Engine 5.

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This decision suggests Square Enix is prioritizing launch timing and technical consistency over a complete engine overhaul for the final part of the trilogy.

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The report cites a direct interview with the game's director via 4Gamer.

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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director explains why the game is sticking with Unreal Engine 4 instead of 5
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