The airship is set to star in the third and final part of Square Enix’s Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy, but some fans had wondered whether the original airship system would be replicated in the upcoming game, given its expanded detail and scope.

Over on Open Critic, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has an impressive 93% top critic average, putting it at a "Mighty" rating. A staggering 99% of critics recommend it as a must-play. While Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is only available on the PS5, Square Enix has publicly stated that they are looking to release more titles simultaneously on each platform.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 has been confirmed to include the Highwind for some time now. Fans have wondered just how far Square Enix is going to go with it, and we finally know the answer. Game director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed that players will be able to "fly freely" around the map with it and that the devs didn't want to "cheat the system".

The plot for the third part in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy has been completed and the game has entered full development, according to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi and producer Yoshinori Kitase.

We still don't know what Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 will be called, but Square Enix has at least wrapped up its story.

While Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth – the second entry in Square Enix’s remake trilogy – offered a vast open world, fans of the original PS1 title will know the Highwind airship forms a crucial part of traversal in the closing act of the game.

Nominations for the 2024 Game Awards, which honor the year’s most innovative, unique and impactful story-driven narratives in the gaming industry, were announced Monday. Leading the pack is the popular Japanese RPG adventure series Final Fantasy VII Rebirth with a total number of seven nominations.