The long-awaited first installment of Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII remake is coming this year--you'll just have to be patient. The publisher has announced the first episode of FF7 has been delayed to April 10, 2020, pushing the game back a month from its original release date. We saw an extended battle and gameplay sequence from E3 last year, showing some of major changes the update makes to the battle system (and not to mention the visuals), which will hopefully make it a 2020 Game of the Year contender.
The extended gameplay trailer shown at E3 features Cloud, Barret, and some other familiar characters during the Bombing Mission in Final Fantasy VII. Near the end of the trailer, Aerith grabs Cloud's hand as they're surrounded by a strange black smoke.
The latest FF7 Remake trailer debuted at Tokyo Game Show 2019, giving fans a look at the Turks, the main antagonists in the game, including Reno, Rude, and Tseng. The new trailer (which you can watch above) also showcased more of the game's voice acting and hinted that the original's squatting mini-game will return in the remake.
You can also check out the official box art below.
We're proud to reveal #FinalFantasy VII Remake's official box art for North America and Europe. Take on the oppressive Shinra Corporation as Cloud Strife on March 3, 2020. #FF7R pic.twitter.com/Ec5skURNXw
— FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE (@finalfantasyvii) September 24, 2019
These are huge updates for FF7 fans, who have waited anxiously for the game during its long development period. Square Enix previously confirmed the FF7 remake will be released in multiple installments and that each installment will be quite substantial; during the E3 2019 press conference, the team confirmed the game's remake will contain two Blu-ray discs worth of content.
Now that we have an official release date and gameplay details, more retailers are opening up pre-orders for the game. You can check out those pre-order links below, including links for the two premium editions announced during E3: a Deluxe edition and a 1st Class collector's edition.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake pre-order bonuses
If you pre-order the FF7 Remake, you'll get the Chocobo Chick Summon Materia DLC. Pre-order from the Square Enix Store, and you'll receive double Members Rewards points. Meanwhile, Best Buy is offering $10 reward credit to My Best Buy members. As usual, the PlayStation Store is offering a free, dynamic FF7 Remake PS4 theme with any pre-orders.
GameStop also just announced a new exclusive pre-order bonus that may be of interest to collectors: a serialized Shinra key card and collectible tin box (shown above). You'll get this bonus free when you pre-order either the standard or Deluxe edition of FF7 Remake.
Pre-order Final Fantasy 7 Remake standard edition
Right now, you can pre-order the standard edition for PS4 at most retailers, and while it has the usual MSRP of $60, you can get it on sale for $49.95 at Amazon and Walmart. It'll come with just the base game and any pre-order bonuses.
- Get it at Amazon -- $60
- Get it at Walmart -- $60
- Get it at Best Buy -- $60 (with $10 reward credit)
- Get it at GameStop -- $60
- Get it at Square Enix Store -- $60
Pre-order Final Fantasy 7 Remake Deluxe edition
The Deluxe edition will cost $80 and includes:
- Base game and any pre-order bonuses
- Artbook
- Mini-Soundtrack
- Steelbook
- Cactuar Summon Materia DLC
- Carbuncle Summon Materia DLC
Here's where you can pre-order it:
- Get it at Amazon -- $80
- Get it at Walmart -- $80
- Get it at Best Buy -- $80 (with $10 reward credit)
- Get it at GameStop -- $80
- Get it at Square Enix Store -- $80
Pre-order Final Fantasy 7 Remake 1st Class edition
The 1st class edition is exclusive to the Square Enix Store and will cost you $330. This edition includes:
- Base game and any pre-order bonuses
- Play Arts Kai Cloud Strife & Hardy Daytona box set
- Artbook
- Mini-Soundtrack
- Steelbook
- Cactuar Summon Materia DLC
- Carbuncle Summon Materia DLC
There's now a waiting list for the 1st class edition--you can hop on that and get more information below.
