Final Fantasy VII Remake News
January2021
News New Final Fantasy VII Trademarks Spark Speculation Over Remake DLC and More
"The First Soldier"
Square Enix registered a number of Final Fantasy VII related trademarks at the end of last year, which have only just been made public. As reported by Gematsu, the trademarks include "Ever Crisis", "The First Solider", and the logo for Shinra — the power company that's wrecking the planet in Cloud and co.'s adventure...
December2020
Game of the Year #2 - Final Fantasy VII Remake
Hello, Cloud
Yep, it finally happened: 2020 was the year that we actually got a remake of Final Fantasy VII. Well, part of one, at least. It may not cover the full story, but Final Fantasy VII Remake wears its love for the original game like a badge of honour. It's as much a homage to the classic Japanese role-playing game as it is a reimagining —...
October2020
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Patch 1.01 Out Now on PS4, First Update Since Launch
Six months later
After many years of waiting, Final Fantasy VII Remake finally released on PS4 earlier this year, all the way back in April. And in all of that time since, the game has never received an update. A rarity for a big budget title these days. But now, with no prior warning, Final Fantasy VII Remake patch 1.01 has landed. You can...
September2020
They look great, too
Well here's a bit of a weird news story. We've just received word that Final Fantasy VII Remake players should have received free PS4 avatar bundles for progressing through the game. But as it turns out, loads of players haven't been sent any of these codes via email, and as such, people are having to contact PlayStation support...
August2020
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Sales Top Five Million Worldwide
Shipped plus digital
Despite only being available on PlayStation 4 right now, Final Fantasy VII Remake has already become a sales success. Square Enix today announced that the game has now sold more than five million units across digital purchases and physical copies shipped to stores. This makes it "the highest selling digital release on the...
News Free Final Fantasy VII Remake DLC Makes a Mockery of Butterfinger
It's all yours to keep
Remember when Square Enix tried to get those interested in Final Fantasy VII Remake to buy Butterfinger to unlock DLC a month before the game came out? The promotion was only available in the US, but now it appears to all have been in vain as every item you could unlock is now listed
July2020
News Cloud Tops Final Fantasy VII Remake Popularity Poll in Japan by Some Distance
Jessie breaks top 4
Update: Oh, apparently the original translation of the poll was wrong. It was actually Cloud alone that won the vote -- and by some distance. Source @aitaikimochi has updated her findings along with the number of votes each character received. The top three -- that's Cloud, Tifa, and Aerith -- were actually miles ahead of the...
June2020
News Gorgeous Final Fantasy VII Remake Tifa Theme Is Now Free on PS4
Starry skies
Originally an exclusive dynamic PlayStation 4 theme for those who took part in the game's Butterfinger promotion, Final Fantasy VII Remake's 'Tifa Theme' is now available to download for free on both the European and North American PlayStation Store. The theme features moving artwork of Tifa as she looks up at the stars. It also has...
May2020
Returning to Midgar
Final Fantasy VII Remake has been available for over a month now, and it feels like its release ended up being a landmark moment for the series. With that in mind, we got the opportunity to talk to producer Yoshinori Kitase and co-director Naoki Hamaguchi about Remake's development, its launch, and the decisions behind some of...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake US Launch Sales are Highest in Series History
Best selling PS4 game of 2020
Final Fantasy VII Remake has been a huge hit for Square Enix -- particularly in the US. According to the latest NPD report -- which you can read all about through here -- the game has actually set a new franchise record. Based on first month sales, Remake is the highest selling title in series history. That's across...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Has Over 2000 Anime-Style Grunts and Sighs in Its Main Story
Uh? Huh
Characters love to grunt and sigh in Final Fantasy VII Remake. They do it all the bloody time. If someone moves more than a centimetre, they need to make a noise, and once you hear it, you can never unhear it. If you're familiar with anime or other Japanese media, then you'll already be aware of these sounds. In animation, they're often...
April2020
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Producer Still Doesn't Know How Many Parts There'll Be
Possibly smaller instalments
Much was made of how Final Fantasy VII Remake will be split into instalments when the news broke years ago, but the backlash everyone was expecting from the wider gaming community hasn't come to fruition. We haven't come across any big complaints that the first part finishes after the party leaves Midgar, but at least...
Poll Do You Like the Final Fantasy VII Remake Ending?
I'm waiting, Cloud
Please note: This article does not contain direct story spoilers for Final Fantasy VII Remake. However, spoilers are allowed in the comments section. Final Fantasy VII Remake has been out for a couple of weeks now, and we imagine that many of you reading this will have seen the credits roll. But it's safe to say that the game's...
Soapbox Final Fantasy VII Remake From the Perspective of a Newcomer
Mako. No 5
This opinion piece contains major spoilers for Final Fantasy VII Remake. Please do not continue reading if you haven't completed the game. Also, please be respectful of spoilers which pertain to what comes after Midgar. At this point in time, it is difficult to play Final Fantasy VII Remake without any knowledge of the source text. The...
Shipments and digital
All things considered, Final Fantasy VII Remake is off to a blistering start in terms of worldwide sales. Square Enix reports that the game has moved 3.5 million copies in just three days after its launch on the 10th April. That figure includes physical shipments and digital sales. It's an impressive total, especially so when...
Soapbox I Can't Believe How Many Cool Moments Final Fantasy VII Remake's Final Trailer Spoils
A new low
Warning: This article contains major spoilers for the story of Final Fantasy VII Remake. What the hell was Square Enix thinking when it cut that last Final Fantasy VII Remake trailer? I'm talking about the one that released on the 3rd April -- a week before the game's launch. Titled 'Final Fantasy VII Remake - Final Trailer', it features...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Final Fantasy VII Remake?
The reunion
It's been a week since the release of Final Fantasy VII Remake, and we assume that many of you will have completed the game by now -- or at least come close. With that in mind, we're here to ask you for a review score. Is Final Fantasy VII Remake on PS4 everything that you hoped it would be? Or is it a huge disappointment? We need to...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Sales Off to a Great Start in Japan Despite Coronavirus Situation
PS4 sales spike
Final Fantasy VII Remake has proven to be a hit in Japan. The latest estimated sales numbers from Famitsu are in, and the long awaited remake tops the software charts by some distance. What's more, the release of Final Fantasy VII Remake has resulted in a sales spike for the PlayStation 4 itself. The console's been selling quite...
Hard difficulty hints and tips
How do you beat hard mode in Final Fantasy VII Remake? In this Final Fantasy VII Remake PS4 guide, we're going to cover what we think are essential pointers for playing on the game's often brutal hard difficulty -- or 'hard mode' as it's usually called (see also: Final Fantasy VII Remake: How to Unlock Hard Mode). F
Soapbox Final Fantasy VII Remake's Cloud Goes From Hero to Zero in a Single Side Quest
Liam pulls a 180 on soldier boy
Update: Here at Push Square, we're more than happy to admit when we got something wrong. This is one of those rare occasions. It has become clear that Cloud was instead trying to spur the old man on to do something with his life, so let's discuss how I, a newcomer to the game, didn't pick up on that. Does Final...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Fares Admirably at UK Retail Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Half of Final Fantasy XV's physical first week
Final Fantasy VII Remake sold half as many physical copies as Final Fantasy XV during its first week on sale in the UK, but that’s an incredibly impressive result when you consider the vast majority of retail stores are closed at the moment. You’ve also got to factor the fact that Final Fantasy XV...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake's Launch Has Been a Disaster in Some Parts of Asia
Language issues ruin release
Amid the chaos of coronavirus, Square Enix deserves kudos for getting Final Fantasy VII Remake out on time – but in parts of Asia, the digital launch hasn’t gone particularly smoothly. Players in countries such as Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Singapore are furious with Sony after they mistakenly purchased the...
News DOOM Eternal Pays Tribute to Final Fantasy VII Remake With Awesome Artwork
Buster sword bros
The official DOOM Twitter account has posted some eye-catching artwork in honour of Final Fantasy VII Remake. The accompanying post reads: "Congratulations to Final Fantasy VII Remake on the launch." It's always nice to see different games come together like this on social media, but this particular picture's a real cut above. It...
Poll Did You Buy Final Fantasy VII Remake?
And have you played the original?
Can you believe that Final Fantasy VII Remake is actually here? Crazy, isn't it? Now we just have to wait another 15 years for Square Enix to finish the story! No, but jokes aside, Final Fantasy VII Remake is a great action role-playing game -- as pointed out in our review -- and we can't wait to see how many...
Guide Final Fantasy VII Remake Guide: How to Master FF7 and Save Midgar
An AVALANCHE of information
Final Fantasy VII Remake is the first part of Square Enix’s modern retelling of the PS1’s classic RPG Final Fantasy VII, which has been built from the ground up for the PlayStation 4 and earned an 8/10 in our Final Fantasy VII Remake PS4 review. Our Final Fantasy VII Remake guide includes information on the endgame,...
News Two Free Final Fantasy VII Remake PS4 Dynamic Themes Available to Download Now
Both are amazing
Final Fantasy VII Remake is out now on PlayStation 4, and as promised, Square Enix has released not one, but two dynamic themes on the PlayStation Store. One is completely free as long as you play the demo before the 11th May, while the other is free for PlayStation Plus members. The former is simply titled 'Final Fantasy VII Remake...
Guide Final Fantasy VII Remake All Weapons: Character Builds and Best Materia
All weapon locations and materia recommendations
Looking for all of the weapons in Final Fantasy VII Remake and their locations? Looking for character build ideas for each weapon, and materia recommendations? Well, you've come to the right place. In this Final Fantasy VII Remake PS4 guide, we're going to go over where you can find every weapon in...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Tech Analysis Highlights Poor Texture Problems
Digital Foundry weighs in
Those lovable geeks over at Digital Foundry have uploaded a technical analysis of Final Fantasy VII Remake, and it's well worth a watch. The team's blown away by much of the game, praising its rock solid performance, art direction, detail, and stunning story cutscenes. But, much like we pointed out in our 8/10 review of the...
Guide Final Fantasy VII Remake: Chocobo Search Side Quest Locations
Where to find the chocobos in Final Fantasy VII Remake
Where are the chocobos in Final Fantasy VII Remake? This Final Fantasy VII Remake PS4 guide covers the 'Chocobo Search' side quest (Side Quest 14) that's available in Chapter 14. You'll be tasked with finding three chocobos out in the field, and this particular side quest is well worth doing...
Guide Final Fantasy VII Remake: Corneo's Secret Stash Locations
How to open red doors in Final Fantasy VII Remake
Where do you find all of Corneo's secret stashes in Final Fantasy VII Remake? In this Final Fantasy VII Remake PS4 guide, we'll cover the 'Corneo's Secret Stash' side quest. Where to find Corneo's Secret Stashes in Final Fantasy VII Remake: In Chapter 14 of the main story, talk to the journalist...
Guide Final Fantasy VII Remake: How Long To Finish The Game?
How long to beat Final Fantasy VII Remake
How long is Final Fantasy VII Remake? How long does it take to beat Final Fantasy VII Remake? The original Final Fantasy VII could last you anywhere from 40 to 90 hours or so depending on how much of it you wanted to see and do, but Remake covers just the first chunk of that original story. Still, Square...
Guide Final Fantasy VII Remake: How Many Chapters Does It Have?
How many chapters in Final Fantasy VII Remake?
How many chapters does Final Fantasy VII Remake have? The original Final Fantasy VII didn't have chapters, but Square Enix's PS4 remake decides to split its story into multiple titled acts, despite only covering the Midgar portion of the story. If you don't want to know the exact number of chapters,...
Guide Final Fantasy VII Remake: New Game +, Chapter Select, Endgame
What to do after beating Final Fantasy VII Remake
Does Final Fantasy VII Remake have new game +? What's Final Fantasy VII Remake's endgame? And how does chapter select work in Final Fantasy VII Remake? We'll be covering all of this and more in our Final Fantasy VII Remake PS4 guide. Final Fantasy VII Remake New Game +, Chapter Select, Endgame:...
Guide Final Fantasy VII Remake: How to Unlock Hard Mode
Hard difficulty in Final Fantasy VII Remake
What does hard mode do in Final Fantasy VII Remake? How do you unlock the hardest difficulty in Final Fantasy VII Remake? In this Final Fantasy VII Remake PS4 guide, we're going to detail the game's unlockable hard mode and the differences that it makes. How to unlock Final Fantasy VII Remake hard...
Round Up Final Fantasy VII Remake PS4 Reviews Are on Cloud Nine
Buster groove
It's fair to say that this article has been a long time coming. Final Fantasy VII Remake is less than a week away from launch, and reviews are starting to hit the web. All in all, it's looking very, very good for Cloud and co., with the majority of reviewers dishing out high scores and a lot of praise. We imagine that Square Enix is...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake's Main Menu Screen Is a Thing of Beauty
Now that's nostalgia
If you've played the original Final Fantasy VII, then you'll know the significance of this main menu screen. In the PlayStation classic, you're greeted with an image of Cloud's iconic buster sword after booting the game up, and Final Fantasy VII Remake does the same. It seems Square Enix understands the power of nostalgia...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Has a Serious Texture Quality Issue on PS4 and PS4 Pro
Junk town
If you've played the Final Fantasy VII Remake demo, then you'll already know just how good the game can look. At times, it's absolutely stunning. The impressively detailed character models, the lighting, the art direction -- it's all gorgeous when it wants to be. But as the title of this article suggests, there's a much uglier side to...
News New Final Fantasy VII Remake Trailer Is Full of Characters and Combat
Beware of spoilers
It still feels surreal to say that Final Fantasy VII Remake will be releasing on PlayStation 4 in just a weeks time. Announced all the way back at E3 2015, one of the most memorable moments of the generation, Square Enix will finally deliver the first part in its gigantic project to revitalize the 1997 JRPG masterpiece. The finish...
March2020
News Final Fantasy VII Remake PS4 Trophy List Could Be an Easy Platinum
Two playthroughs?
Physical copies of Final Fantasy VII Remake are popping up all over the place across Europe, and as users get their hands on the long-awaited title, one of its most important aspects is finally being uncovered. That's the Trophy list, of course! Powerpyx has just posted the full list of PlayStation 4 Trophies you'll be able to add...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Will Ship 'Far Earlier' in Europe and Australia, Square Enix Confirms
Early copies incoming
Square Enix has released a new statement, once again addressing the shipping and delivery of Final Fantasy VII Remake amidst the coronavirus outbreak. The publisher confirms that in Europe and Australia, the upcoming role-playing title will now ship "far earlier" than initially planned. The development team writes: "We had...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Retail PS4 Copies Leak Weeks Ahead of Release
Uh oh
It’s a strange time for retail PlayStation 4 releases, with much of the world in lockdown and most stores closed. That hasn’t stopped Blu-ray copies of Final Fantasy VII Remake leaking ahead of the hotly anticipated exclusive’s 10th April release date, however. Reddit is awash with photographs of the title already in consumers’ hands,...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Being Bundled with PS4 Consoles in Japan
Will it come west?
We're just a couple of weeks away from the release of Final Fantasy VII Remake on PlayStation 4. To celebrate the arrival of this long-awaited revival, Sony and Square Enix have teamed up for an official bundle pack, allowing fans to buy a PS4 console with a copy of the game in the box. The catch is that, right now, it's only been...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake's Soundtrack Stretches Across 7 CDs
Seven heaven
Based on what we've heard so far, Final Fantasy VII Remake's soundtrack is shaping up to be outstanding. We've played though the demo at least four or five times just to hear that amazing orchestral boss battle theme swell as we tear the guard scorpion apart. We simply can't wait to hear what the rest of the game sounds like. Square...
News Square Enix Explains Decision to Split Final Fantasy VII Remake Into Multiple Games
It was immersion, or cut content
Square Enix has, on numerous occasions, attempted to explain its decision to remake Final Fantasy VII as a series of games, as opposed to just one big release. However, the wording has always been a bit flimsy -- primarily because we've been having to translate Japanese speech into English text. Fortunately, a new...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake's Endgame Won't Disappoint Fans
The same size as any other Final Fantasy
In today's world, the word "endgame" draws connotations to the likes of Destiny and The Division 2. However, the Final Fantasy franchise has actually been implementing new tasks and challenges to complete into its games after the ending for decades. Final Fantasy VII Remake is said to be no different with...
Due to coronavirus
With the release date for Final Fantasy VII Remake fast approaching, Square Enix has issued a statement with regards to the ongoing coronavirus situation and how it could impact the game's launch. The good news is that Final Fantasy VII Remake has not been delayed. It's still set to release on the 10th April 2020. The bad news is...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Adds Some Entirely New Areas to Midgar
The big city
At this point it's not exactly a surprise, but Final Fantasy VII Remake will introduce players to some entirely new areas inside Midgar. With the game taking place exclusively within the city's walls, Square Enix has had to expand the location significantly. Not only are places from the original title being fleshed out, but whole new...
Gallery All Final Fantasy VII Remake Character Art
Party members, villains, and summons
Square Enix has released a number of very high quality character (and creature) renders for Final Fantasy VII Remake. As you'd expect, the remake has given each member of the cast an overhaul, while also staying true to the original designs. Up to this point, we think everyone looks pretty much perfect. Below,...
News Final Fantasy VII Remake Details Completely New Characters and Much More
Loads of new screens
Final Fantasy VII Remake has received a whole load of new screenshots, showing off some entirely new characters who weren't in the original. We also get a look at Wall Market, as well as the all-new Corneo Colosseum, which appears to be an arena in which you can test your skills in exchange for rewards. But first, let's take a...
News PS Plus Members Will Receive Free Final Fantasy VII Remake Dynamic PS4 Theme
Coming soon
Square Enix is going hard on its promotion of PlayStation 4 exclusive Final Fantasy VII Remake, so much so that all subscribers to PlayStation Plus will receive a free PS4 dynamic theme in the near future. The publisher has provided us with a glimpse of it via a tweet below, with the contrasting shots focusing on Midgar and Cloud Strife...
