What should have been a guaranteed knockout punch ended up being one of gaming's most high-profile disappointments in recent memory. What the hell happened?
A prominent insider has claimed that though a Switch 2/Xbox port of the remake isn't an impossibility, it's not currently part of the plan.
The widely criticized live-service title will no longer be available on digital storefronts after today on consoles and PC.
The developer says user access is "currently concentrated," resulting in errors, and advises affected players to queue again.
A PC version of the mobile RPG has entered development, and Square Enix confirms it will support cross-progression across all platforms.
Tetsuya Nomura assures that by the time the entire trilogy is wrapped up, it will "link up" with the animated movie.
Creative director Tetsuya Nomura says players will "get to know more about him and dig deeper” with these "new episodes."
While plans could change later, the follow-up to Final Fantasy 7 Remake doesn't have any DLC planned, per Square Enix's Tetsuya Nomura.
An additional storyline to the main quest, which serves as the "starting point to travel around the world", will also be available.
The Grasslands are another area full of mini-games for players to experience in the sequel and span about two kilometers.
Director Naoki Hamaguchi reveals that players can explore a "fairly wide, expansive area" from the start, with more areas opening up.
Since the fan-favorite character appears at the backend of the original story, he won't be playable in the upcoming remake.
While players must install content from both discs on the console, there won't be any swapping, with only one required for playing.
The follow-up to Square Enix's Final Fantasy 7 Remake is out on February 29th, 2024, for PS5 and will ship on two Blu-ray discs.
"To expand sales, we have planned a variety of PR activities and other initiatives," says Square Enix President Takashi Kiryu.
Regarding the upcoming Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate, series creator Yuji Horii replied, "There’s still not much I can say."
The action RPG sequel's Deluxe Edition will retail for $99.99, while the Collector's Edition is priced at $349.99.
"We’ve also expanded the variety of musical genres this time around, so I think there will be plenty to enjoy," said music supervisor Keiji Kawamori.
The open beta is free to play and offers two 4v4 modes - Smash the Star and Happy Bath Survival - with eight playable characters.
The action RPG sequel's PlayStation 5 exclusivity window will end on May 29, 2024, Square Enix has confirmed.
