Final Fantasy VII Remake confirmed and details revealed

June 11, 2019

Square Enix formally announced Final Fantasy VII Remake at E3 yesterday showcasing in depth gameplay and also announcing a line-up of special editions.

Final Fantasy VII Remake is a reimagining of the iconic original game that re-defined the RPG genre, diving deeper into the world and its characters than ever before. The first game in this project will be set in the eclectic city of Midgar and presents a fully standalone gaming experience that provides a great starting point to the series.

Along with unforgettable characters and a powerful story, Final Fantasy VII Remake features a hybrid battle system that merges real-time action with strategic, command-based combat.

Watch the battle system in action:

Special Editions

Square Enix also revealed details of special editions including the Deluxe Edition and Square Enix Store exclusive “1^st Class Edition” for the ultimate collector.

The Deluxe Edition, available to pre-order now, contains a hardback art book featuring stunning concept art, a Mini-Soundtrack CD, Summon Materia DLC allowing players to summon Cactuar in game, and a Sephiroth SteelBook Case. The Digital Deluxe Edition contains a digital art book, a digital Mini-Soundtrack, and Summon Materia DLC allowing players to summon Carbuncle and Cactuar in game.

The “1^st Class Edition” includes all Deluxe Edition content, the Carbuncle Summon Materia DLC, as well as a Play Arts Kai Cloud Strife and Hardy Daytona box set (bundled separately), which is available to pre-order in limited quantities from the Square Enix Store.

Those who pre-order any version of the game from select retailers will also receive the Chocobo Chick Summon Materia DLC at launch. Those who pre-order any digital edition from the PlayStation Store will also receive the Cloud & Sephiroth Dynamic Theme for the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system.

Final Fantasy VII Remake will be available first for the PlayStation 4 system from March 3, 2020, with English, Japanese, French and German voiceover and English, French, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, German and Spanish subtitles.

For more information, visit: ffvii-remake.com.