Final Fantasy VII Remake: Traces of Two Pasts is a novel penned by Kazushige Nojima told in two parts that explores the pasts of two of its protagonists: Tifa Lockhart and Aerith Gainsborough. Previously released in Japan, the novel will release on November 8, 2022 in English, according to an announcement from Square Enix today. The 384-page hardcover has the following synopsis:"Although having met only days before, during the earth-shattering sequence of events that led to their escape from Midgar, Aerith and Tifa have already formed a tentative friendship based on mutual trust and respect. As they continue on their journey with Cloud, Barret, and Red XIII, the two women open up to each other further, exchanging stories from their pasts." The book will be available to pre-order and purchase on the North American and European Square Enix Store, as well as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and Indigo retailers.

Square Enix would like to share more on Final Fantasy VII Remake this year. Maybe, hopefully. At least according to producer Yoshinori Kitase, as he spoke during today's Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier live stream. To quote him directly, he says "As for the Final Fantasy VII Remake news you've been waiting for, I think I'll be able to share more this year... maybe..." Of course, Tetsuya Nomura had to interject and tell him he should probably be more clear about that so to continue, Kitase says he'd like to get the FFVII excitement going with everyone this year and so he hopes to share more news this year. Look forward to it, perhaps. With the second part of Final Fantasy VII Remake currently underway and development progressing nicely, we'll hopefully see it sooner, rather than later. Via: Games Talk, Gematsu.

Square Enix has shared the official 25th anniversary logo for Final Fantasy VII following its original Japanese launch on January 31, 1997. The design features artwork from character designer Tetsuya Nomura and features Cloud, Zack and Sephiroth once again. The company plans to announce more anniversary plans in the future, so fans are being asked to stay tuned. Over on the official Twitter account, series creatives Yoshinori Kitase and Tetsuya Nomura have shared brief messages covering their wishes for the anniversary and a small tease for the future.

Square Enix on Twitter have announced that starting this Wednesday on December 22nd that PS Plus subscribers who have already redeemed Final Fantasy VII Remake will be able to upgrade to the PS5 version of the game. They also announced that the DLC Episode Intermission which introduces Yuffie Kisaragi into the game will be 25% off for a limited time. https://twitter.com/finalfantasyvii/status/1472688441389314048 Final Fantasy VII Remake has also recently been released on Epic Games Store. You can check out our review on Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade here.

Following a year and some months of PlayStation exclusivity, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade will finally be available for PC players exclusively through Epic Games Store on December 16. As shown in the trailer, the PC version will include the base game as well as the INTERmission downloadable content along with 4K and HDR support, improved framerates (up to 120 FPS), a photo mode, additional content and more. For those needing a reminder, INTERmission follows Wutai’s very own materia hunter and elite special forces operative Yuffie Kisaragi as she and her companion, Sonon Kusakabe, infiltrate the city of Midgar to steal powerful Materia. This episode progresses alongside the main story campaign, and acts as a separate point-of-view from the AVALANCHE group. We also see the return of the Deepground Soldiers and Weiss from Dirge of Cerberus -Final Fantasy VII-. Catch the announcement trailer below and our full review of the expanded version of the game here. For more on the PC version including minimum requirements, check out the Square Enix blog post here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fn4iN-TQeI

I envy those who get to experience Final Fantasy VII Remake for the first time, I really do. This thought has been at the back of my head over the past few days as I've revisited the world of Midgar - the familiar faces of Cloud and friends a welcome sight after a year of absence, shined up and repackaged for the new generation under the Intergrade branding. This dangerous blend of nostalgia for Final Fantasy VII mixed with the call for new and improved content... it's overwhelming - in a good way. The PlayStation 5 isn't entertaining some basic port. No, Square Enix has pulled out all the stops to not only update the game's visuals, but craft some additional content as well. You've got the base game, of course, but also a lengthy bit of downloadable content featuring the young ninja and materia hunter Yuffie Kisaragi. Along with a new summon and VR content, there's plenty here for both returning fans and newcomers alike. So first let's take a look at the base game. Content wise it's unchanged from the PlayStation 4 version - to the point I slipped in my old save (after transferring it from the PS4 version)

In preparation for the upcoming release of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on PlayStation 5, Square Enix has issued an update for the original PS4 release that lets players set up their data for save transfer. Available for transfer directly from a PS4 or PS5 console, simply select 'Upload Save Data' from the main menu and follow the instructions therein. You'll be able to upload as many saves as you want, but each one must be uploaded on its own. While settings won't transfer over, trophies will and you might receive multiple notifications from having obtained them in quick succession. Once the save data has been successfully uploaded, you can then grab the files from 'Download Save Data' in the PS5 version of the game. As a reminder, those who downloaded and played the PS+ version do not qualify for the free PS5 upgrade. You'll have to buy a digital or physical copy of the game on PS4 to enjoy that bonus. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is due out on June 10 for PS5. FF7R Episode INTERmission will be available as a separate purchase for those upgrading from the PS4 version for $19.99.

A year has come and gone since the launch of Final Fantasy VII Remake - it's almost a fever dream, in a way, who could have expected 2020 of all things to birth the release and revival of one of history's greatest RPGs. Certainly, it arrived in this world to great applause - from both us and others abroad. This arrival signaled the importance of Final Fantasy VII's continued legacy, one that remains incredibly active today and into the future. That future edges ever near with the release of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade - an updated experience exclusively for PlayStation 5 that improves on the original in every way. Armed with 4K visuals and 60FPS action, this expanded and shined up take ramps up the experience with the addition of new content featuring fan-favorite character Yuffie Kisaragi. Under the banner of FF7R Episode INTERmission, Square Enix has provided us with an eyes-on, hands-off preview of what to expect when the game drops on June 10th. Check out our footage below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uX9cDHXqbw Overview Following the footsteps of Final Fantasy in the modern era, FF7R Episode INTERmission aims to expand the existing Final Fantasy VII Remake experience with a new adventure. It’s a solo mission this

The folks over at the PlayStation Blog have served up a bit of new information on Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade - straight from the mind of director and character designer Tetsuya Nomura. With the June 10th launch of the game drawing near, he had plenty to say on Yuffie's inclusion and some words on his overall design philosophy. As a character, Yuffie Kisaragi has always been the youngest member of the cast going back to the original Final Fantasy VII. In Remake, that fact remains and a key point of her design when looking at the updated version - she is still a teenager after all. "Cloud and crew would look more mature to an extent," says Nomura, because he's put particular attention on making sure she looked her age. He notes that he wanted Yuffie to show up in a disguise at first - which is why she's sporting the Moogle outfit from Dirge of Cerberus. "I had recalled that she was dressed like that in Dirge of Cerberus – Final Fantasy VII, and so I gave her a similar look here." This isn't the first time Yuffie has seen a design change. She looked different in Advent Children and the

Square Enix dropped some new details today on the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade - specifically focused on the Episode INTERmission content featuring Yuffie. Set to launch June 10 for PlayStation 5, Intergrade builds upon the original release with updated visuals and performance that take advantage of the new generation hardware. Here's a look at what players can expect in the new episode, including a preview of the Fort Condor minigame, characters and a returning summon from the mainline series. Nero A member of the Tsviets, an elite unit in Shinra's secret military ground Deepground. He's the younger brother of Weiss and thinks highly of him. Through experiments, Nero gained the ability to control darkness. Known as 'Nero the Sable' by some, he engulfs whatever he pleases in a vast abyss. Scarlet and the Crimson Mare As Shinra's Director of Advanced Weaponry, Scarlet also oversees the materia Wutai has their eye on stealing. When Yuffie and Sonon break into her division, she tests out her Crimson Mare battle armor - developed by her personally. The Crimson Mare is equipped with interchangeable weapons such as sabers and makocannons. Battle Mechanics Synergized attacks - Even though Sonon can't be directly controlled in battle, he can be