Final Fantasy has decided to add its Final Fantasy VII remake to the PS5 game library and that too with some major updates. Not only that, but Sony plans to add the Final Fantasy VII remake to the list of free games on PS Plus on PS4.
While the news is undoubtedly exciting, some players raise their eyebrows. This is mainly because the game is still relatively new and costs between $30 and $50 in some stores. There will surely be a large number of downloads for this game and that will eventually lead to an increase in Final Fantasy VII fan base.
This is a very risky move from Square Enix. Risky and very rewarding. The Final Fantasy VII remake isn’t a huge makeover of the game, but rather some subtle changes that only some classic fans would notice. It’s almost a new experience for the characters, as well as for new players.
The PS5 update
As mentioned above, along with the free PS Plus announcement, Square Enix also announced the PS5 edition of this game that will feature all-new story content and a new character featuring Yuffie. The game is called Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade.
Intergrade is the name of the DLC package. In this game, Yuffie has evidently traveled to Midgar for her own mission. The mission is to steal the ultimate material from Shinra Electric Power Company with the help of Avalanche HQ.
Fans are a bit confused by this decision. Everyone thought Square Enix will bring a new game if they have a new story and character, but Square Enix has once again surprised everyone. Two ready-to-use ads from Square Enix.
Not only confused, but the fans are happy too. They’ve wanted a game set in Midgar for a long time. Two decades have passed since the original game and its demands have finally been met. The remake was announced in 2015 and it took until mid-2020 to finally be released.
Even then, this was only the first part, focusing exclusively on Midgar. It is unknown how long it will take to publish the second part.
A lot of speculation and rumors have already started about how Square Enix is planning things for the future after this announcement. Square Enix is known for making its fans wait for updates and new versions of games for a long time. Therefore, fans may have to wait a while for the FFVII Remake Part 2.
Square Enix seems to have big plans for Final Fantasy VII Remake and the franchise in general. Square Enix is planning a lot to make this franchise much more famous than it is today.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake release date
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade will be released on June 10, 2021 for PS5. Some PS4 owners of the game will be able to upgrade to the PS5 version for free. Also, all the save data from the PS4 version will be transferred to the upgraded version.
The PS5 version improves the game’s lighting, texture, and environments while adding new features, including the ability to switch between graphics mode, which prioritizes high-quality 4K graphics (4K-capable display required) , and Performance mode, which prioritizes smooth action at 60 fps.
The free update only applies to those who have purchased the game and not to those who claim it through PS plus for free. Along with that, PS4 owners who upgrade to the PS5 version for free will have to purchase the Yuffie episode separately, so technically they won’t get Intergrade, just the PS5 update.
Well, there is some more disappointment. If you are a fan of enjoying your PS5 to the fullest, this update will not help you to do so. In an interview, the co-director of FF7 Remake, Tetsuya Nomura, said that “in terms of using all the functions of PlayStation 5, look forward to the next game where we can start from scratch.”
What you’re specifically trying to say is that the DualSense controller’s special adaptive triggers will only be partially supported.
Conclution
There are many good and bad things in these two announcements made by Square Enix about their plans for Final Fantasy 7 Remake.
In fact, the decisions were a bit surprising to all the fans, but they are surely excited about the concept of returning to Midgar with the fan-favorite character. Players who have never played Final Fantasy are also eager to try this game series.