FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE details revealed at E3
An AVALANCHE of details revealed, including the English voice cast and special editionsSquare Enix Live E3 2019 started in dramatic fashion with a detailed showcase of FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE.
Over the course of the presentation, a wealth of information about the highly anticipated RPG was revealed, including the setting, the characters and the strategic real-time battle system.
What is FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE about?
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE reimagines the iconic RPG for the modern age.
It’s set in a world that has fallen under the thumb of the Shinra Electric Power Company - a sinister corporation that controls the planet's life force as mako energy.
In the city of Midgar, the anti-Shinra organization Avalanche have recently stepped up their resistance. Cloud Strife, a mercenary and former member of Shinra's elite SOLDIER unit, lends his aid to the group, unaware of the consequences that await him.
How does FINAL FANTASY VII’s battle system work?
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE features a hybrid battle system that merges real-time action with strategic, command-based combat.
You can watch the battle system in action in the trailer:
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE English voice cast revealed
One thing that wasn’t mentioned in the conference was who’s voicing these beloved group of characters. We’re excited to announce an all-star cast now, including:
- Cloud, voiced by Cody Christian (All American, Teen Wolf)
- Barret, voiced by John Eric Bentley (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Independence Day: Resurgence)
- Aerith, voiced by Briana White (Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, Occupants)
- Tifa, voiced by Britt Baron (GLOW)
- Jessie, voiced by Erica Lindbeck (Spider-Man, Persona 5, ThunderCats Roar)
- Biggs, voiced by Gideon Emery (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Teen Wolf)
- Wedge, voiced by Matt Jones (Breaking Bad)
- Sephiroth, voiced by Tyler Hoechlin
When will FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE be out on PS4?
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE will be available on PlayStation 4 from March 3, 2020, with English, Japanese, French and German voiceover and English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese subtitles.
The release date was announced on Sunday 9 June during the magnificent FINAL FANTASY VII A Symphonic Reunion concert, in LA, along with some beautiful new key art:
How do I get FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE?
The game’s available to preorder right now. Choose any version before launch to get the Chocobo Chick Summon Materia DLC when the game is released (from select retailers).
Those who pre-purchase any digital edition from the PlayStation Store will receive the Cloud & Sephiroth Dynamic Theme for the PS4.
We’ve also revealed information about three special editions of the game: the Deluxe Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition, and the Square Enix Store-exclusive 1st Class Edition. All are available to preorder today.
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE Deluxe Edition
This edition features:
- A Sephiroth Steelbook® Case
- A hardcover art book featuring stunning concept art
- A Mini-Soundtrack CD
- Summon Materia DLC that lets you summon Cactuar in game
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE Digital Deluxe Edition
Available from the PlayStation Store, this edition includes:
- A digital art book
- A digital Mini-Soundtrack selection
- Summon Materia DLC, allowing players to summon Carbuncle and Cactuar in the game
FINAL FANTASY VIII REMAKE 1st Class Edition
Exclusive to the Square Enix Store, this edition lives up to its name. It packs in loads of cool extras:
- A Sephiroth Steelbook® Case
- A hardcover art book featuring stunning concept art
- A Mini-Soundtrack CD
- Summon Materia DLC that lets you summon Cactuar in game
- Summon Marteria DLC that lets you summon Carbuncle in game
- A Play Arts Kai Cloud Strife and Hardy Daytona box set (bundled separately)
Please note that quantities are limited for the 1st Class Edition, so you’ll want to move fast if you want it.