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The official Square Enix Music YouTube channel recently posted a 42-minute video interview featuring Final Fantasy VII Rebirth composer Nobuo Uematsu, scenario writer Kazushige Nojima, and creative director Tetsuya Nomura.

The trio discussed various notable subject matter that fans would want to peruse, with official English subtitles included. From creating the theme song, “No Promises to Keep,” to reflecting on the original Final Fantasy VII, there’s an almost intimidating degree of conversation to take in here.

Near the end of the conversation, Nomura notes that he “wants to be done with this absolute marathon of projects” and informally asks Uematsu if he’ll return for the third game, a “gentlemen’s agreement,” as he calls it. Uematsu agrees, soft-confirming his return for the finale of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy. Further, Nomura and Nojima say they’re already working hard on it.

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Whoops! Forgot to add Uematsu's response!

 

[Roman Empire]

I'd give a kiss in the mouth of Uematsu if I could. But I'd get arrested.

 

[E-Cat]

Uematsu <3

 

[elbourreau]

Rebirth OST is always mindblowing... Just Gongaga, Corel and Cosmo Canyon worth the buy.

 

[Fbh]

For a second there I was like: What the hell is "Uematsu soft" ? Is he making whole games now?

 

[TheInfamousKira]

Hopefully in more than just composing the theme and lending his blessings or rejections for reworks of his original score. I'm hoping they make him primary composer. Kind of a last ride for the dream team type deal.

My dreams are lofty, I'm aware.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Da fuk an actual interview with Nomura?

This is rare!

 

[RoadHazard]

I'd give a kiss in the mouth of Uematsu if I could. But I'd get arrested.

In the mouth? Sure, you do you, I don't kink shame.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

I'd give a kiss in the mouth of Uematsu if I could. But I'd get arrested.

Yes I am straight but think Uematsu is worthy of this. I met him once at a meet and greet in London before Final Symphony so missed one chance already.

 

[JCreasy]

They better use Unreal Engine 5

 

[Zheph]

Absolutely in love with Rebirth, I can't wait to see what they gonna cook for the third one

 

[balls of snow]

Was in I dunno about this phase toiling away in the grasslands but 80 hours later the game keeps delivering. It really is an amazing game. Square better give this team all the funding and time it needs.

 

[paolo11]

They better use Unreal Engine 5

But that would delay the game further, no? I don’t want to wait for than 5 years

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

They better use Unreal Engine 5

Really isn't needed and is a waste of time. I think they should just build on what they have for the final entry.

But UE5 for an FFX remake for PS5/PS6 would be cool and more likely.

 

[Hugare]

I love how Nomura thinks he is the real life version of Sasuke with all the "edginess" lol

Dude cant have his whole face filmed, it wouldn't be as cool as just from behind.

Could hear those 3 talking about FF trivia all day. Absolut legends.

 

[phaedrus]

Yes I am straight but think Uematsu is worthy of this.

 

[Gameplay Gods Bless]

I love how Nomura thinks he is the real life version of Sasuke with all the "edginess" lol

Dude cant have his whole face filmed, it wouldn't be as cool as just from behind.

Could hear those 3 talking about FF trivia all day. Absolut legends.

Yea that's what makes Nomura based. Anytime he has to tone shit down it makes it lamer, embrace the edge even in your 50s.

 

[Loomy]

This was a great interview. It's been 10 years and Nomura still just wants a vacation lol.

 

[UnravelKatharsis]

Hopefully in more than just composing the theme and lending his blessings or rejections for reworks of his original score. I'm hoping they make him primary composer. Kind of a last ride for the dream team type deal.

My dreams are lofty, I'm aware.

Rebirths OST is perfect so more of that for the third game is perfectly fine with me

 

[Yoboman]

They are remaking Final Fantasy VII? Why is nobody talking about this??

 

[consoul]

I thought the thread title was saying Uematsu had unofficially confirmed the third title would be called "Return". The capitalisation threw me.

 

[sigmaZ]

Hell yeah baby. I just found out that Nobuo Uematsu did the soundtrack for the anime Guin Saga, and it's really good.

 

[March Climber]

They better use Unreal Engine 5

Wait for the next remake.