In Sony’s official State of Play digital livestream, Square Enix has announced that the critically acclaimed game Final Fantasy VII Remake is coming to the PlayStation 5 console as the newly enhanced DLC Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, on June 10th 2021.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade will take advantage of the latest and greatest of generational hardware and includes a wealth of graphical, gameplay, and system enhancements of the PlayStation 5:
- Immerse yourself in the city of Midgar like never before, with improved textures, lighting, and background environments. Players can switch between two game modes:
- “Graphics Mode” prioritizes 4K high-resolution graphics
- “Performance Mode” prioritizes smooth action at 60 frames per second
- Capture and share your memorable moments from the game with a fully customizable “Photo Mode”
- Enjoy immersive battles by using the DualSense wireless controller, with its haptic feedback integration, and enjoy dynamic bike racing with its adaptive triggers.
- New difficulty settings for ‘Classic Mode’ provide new ways to play
- Jump into the action faster with optimized loading times
Square Enix is providing those who have purchased Final Fantasy VII Remake for the PlayStation 4 a free PlayStation 5 enhancement update that includes all of the next generation visuals and gameplay enhancements that were detailed above, at no extra cost when playing on a PlayStation 5 console.
As well as introducing many exciting new enhancements, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade also includes a brand-new episode featuring Yuffie as the main character. In this new adventure, play as ninja Yuffie Kisaragi as she infiltrates the shadowy Shinra Corporation to steal a powerful materia and restore glory to her homeland. Also play alongside new characters and enjoy an expanded gameplay experience featuring multiple new combat and gameplay additions which will bring a new perspective to the Final Fantasy VII Remake story that cannot be missed.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade will be available as a physical and digital Standard Edition, and as a Digital Deluxe Edition from the PlayStation Store. The Digital Deluxe Edition of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade comes with a digital mini soundtrack featuring songs, such as “Descendant of Shinobi,” and a digital artbook which includes concept art and character sheets. Customers who pre-order the digital Standard Edition or Digital Deluxe Edition of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade will receive the pre-order bonus Cactar weapon for use in the new episode featuring Yuffie.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, the PlayStation 5 enhancement update, and the standalone downloadable episode featuring Yuffie will be available for the PlayStation 5 console worldwide on June 10, 2021.
Players, who purchased Final Fantasy VII Remake on PlayStation 4 and upgrade to PlayStation 5, can purchase the new episode featuring Yuffie as a standalone download from the PlayStation Store.
Also, in addition, Square Enix announced two exciting new mobile games set in the Final Fantasy VII World. Final Fantasy VII the First Soldier is a battle royal action game set in Midgar before the events of Final Fantasy VII. As a Solider candidate, the player will make full use of their magic and abilities in a battle for their survival.
Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis is a chapter-structured single player experience which will cover the entirety of the FFVII timeline. This includes the events of the original game along with all the FFVII compilation titles, as well as new story elements, penned by Final Fantasy VII Remake story and scenario writer Kazushige Nojima, surrounding the origins of Solider. More information on these two mobile games, Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier and Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis, will be announced later.
Finally, The Final Fantasy VII Remake Original Soundtrack will be available on online music subscription services, including Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon Music Unlimited, from February 26. Fans can soon enjoy the 156 tracks that brought life and color to Final Fantasy VII Remake wherever and whenever they want.
Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier, is slated for release in 2021, and Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis, slated for release in 2022, will be available as free downloads with in-app purchases for iOS and Android devices.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is set to launch worldwide on June 10th, 2021 for the PlayStation 5 console. It is available to pre-order now and as a Standard or Digital Deluxe Edition at the PlayStation Store.