Today, Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis will be released on September 7th for Android and iOS devices. Pre-registration is already available for both platforms on the respective stores; in fact, on July 31st, the publisher revealed that more than one million users had already filed the pre-registration, unlocking rewards for the entire community.
In case it’s the first time you hear about Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis, this is a full retelling of the beloved FFVII saga, including spin-offs and even the movie Advent Children. The story will be told in an episodic fashion, with new chapters being added on a regular schedule.
Originally announced in February 2021 alongside the PlayStation 5 version of Final Fantasy VII Remake, Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis was supposed to be released last September but was later delayed. The additional time seems to have worked well for the game developed by Applibot. Today, Square Enix also released the Closed Beta Test report, showing that the satisfaction level of testers is very high. That said, there are some planned changes based on the community’s feedback, such as:
- UI adjustments
- Removal of the limit on stamina tonics
- Removal of the maximum number of stamina boosts
- Adjustment of the type and amount of materials required for various types of growth
- Content difficulty adjustments
- Reassessing recommended battle Power
- Extending the time limit during battle
- Removing the time period limit to participate in co-op
- Battle UI adjustments
Here’s the full overview of Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis, straight from the store pages.
◆ EXPERIENCE NEW AND ORIGINAL STORIES FROM THE FINAL FANTASY VII UNIVERSE
Discover the never-before told story of a young hero, Sephiroth.
Encounter new characters along the way and play as iconic heroes, such as Cloud and Zack, in the epic storylines of the original FINAL FANTASY VII and CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- in episodic installments.
FINAL FANTASY VII: The story of Cloud Strife, an elite SOLDIER operative turned mercenary. Cloud lends his aid to an anti-Shinra organization: Avalanche, unaware of the epic consequences that await him. Once more begins a story that will shape the destiny of the entire world.
CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII-: The story of Zack Fair, a promising young operative in the Shinra military’s elite unit, SOLDIER. The story takes place seven years before the events of FFVII. Follow the tale of Zack’s dreams and honor – and the legacy that connects him to Cloud.
The action unfolds through the characters in a modern-stylized polygon look inspired by the original FFVII. Even those experiencing FFVII for the first time can enjoy this expansive world in this epic saga that defined RPGs for gamers throughout the world!
◆ EVOLVED GAME SYSTEM OPTIMIZED FOR MOBILE WITH HIGH-QUALITY GRAPHICS
Immerse yourself in a beautifully rendered, fast-paced command-based battle evolved from FFVII’s Active Time Battle – now revamped to play smoothly on mobile devices with high-quality graphics. The battles give the spotlight to classic FINAL FANTASY RPG elements such as Abilities, Materia, Summons, and heart-pumping Limit Breaks, while supporting additional features on mobile such as Auto Mode and Battle Speed that make the game even more enjoyable to play.
◆ BUILD AND CUSTOMIZE THE ULTIMATE PARTY
Form a party of your favorite characters from FFVII series titles, such as Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, Zack, and more! Dress them with new gear unique to FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS.
◆ WORK TOGETHER WITH FRIENDS IN CO-OP BATTLE
Lead your group of friends from around the world with up to 3 member Co-op battles to defeat powerful bosses together!
