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

During the first livestream event for Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier, Square Enix treated viewers with the final trailer for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade featuring gameplay footage from the base game and the new Yuffie episode. Alongside this, FF7R co-director Tetsuya Nomura made some comments regarding the development of the sequel. Via Gematsu, Nomura said, “Development is moving forward quite well. I’d like to perhaps make a proper announcement when the timing is right, but Cloud is running through mother nature. You’ll be able to enjoy a somewhat different atmosphere from the first game… Well, things are progressing nicely, so please wait for it. The next game starts directly after Intergrade, so I hope you will also get to play Intergrade.” With that out of the way, check out the trailer below: English Trailer https://youtu.be/YsXnDKAv_h8 Japanese Trailer https://youtu.be/Yhb0Xx0aEQ4 Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade will release on June 10 worldwide for PlayStation 5. FF7R Episode INTERmission will also be available as a separate purchase for those upgrading from the PlayStation 4 version for $19.99. Check here to view our full coverage on the game.

Hot on the heels of the original game's year anniversary, Square Enix has new details on the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade release for PlayStation 5. First and foremost, the brand-new Yuffie-centric episode now has a name: FF7R Episode INTERmission. New details break down Yuffie’s specific battle style in combat as she infiltrates the Shinra Corporation to steal a powerful materia and restore glory to her homeland - she shines in both close and long-range combat. As a member of Wutai's elite corps of ninja operatives, her Unique Ability allows her to throw her massive throwing star at enemies. During this, she is able to attack with long-range ninjutsu that can be augmented with her Elemental Ninjutsu ability, which can change its affinity to fire, ice, lightning or wind. Another one of Yuffie’s abilities, “Banishment,” unleashes an attack that does more damage based on how much ATB was spent before it. Similar to her Unique Ability, its elemental affinity can be changed with Elemental Ninjutsu. Yuffie can also use “Windstorm,” which creates a damaging gust of wind that damages nearby enemies and launches them towards her. Alongside Yuffie and Sonon, additional characters were introduced for FF7R Episode INTERmission, including Zhijie, a

Square Enix released an extended video highlighting the enhancements coming in Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, a souped-up version for the PlayStation 5 releasing on June 10th, 2021. These improvements include enhanced textures, lighting, and fog effects. In the Options menu, two different optimization modes can be selected: Graphics and Performance. Graphics Optimization Mode will prioritize displaying graphics at a 4K resolution while Performance Optimization Mode will prioritize maintaining 60 frames-per-second. The game will also add a Classic Mode version to the Normal difficulty setting where the player-controlled character will attack and defend automatically, allowing you to focus on executing commands. The battle difficulty is the same as Normal. Loading times have also been drastically reduced to a few seconds. A Photo Mode is also added and can be accessed through the pause menu. You'll be able to move and rotate the camera in a fixed space, hide the party for a landscape shot, adjust the angle and tilt of the shot, and apply various filters like black and white or sepia. A new episode featuring Yuffie Kisaragi will be added that takes place parallel to the events of Final Fantasy VII Remake. She and fellow ninja Sonon Kusakabe plot to infiltrate the

Following its October 2020 release in Japan, Square Enix has announced a localized version of the Final Fantasy VII Remake Material Ultimania guide for release starting December 2021. Due out December 7 for $39.99 MSRP, the Material Ultimania features artwork and visual references used in the development of Final Fantasy VII Remake proper. As with the original Japanese version, the English release will be bound in a hardcover large format. Final Fantasy VII Remake is now available for PlayStation 4. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, an expanded version of the original game, will launch for PlayStation 5 on June 10.

A plethora of Final Fantasy VII related news dropped yesterday after the Sony State of Play presentation. Square Enix had announced Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Episode Yuffie for PlayStation 5 and two new mobile games, Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier and Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis, with the former being a RPG battle royale and the latter being the entire Final Fantasy VII storyline -- spinoffs and all -- explained in one singular title. Amidst all this exciting news, a Famitsu article featuring an interview with director Tetsuya Nomura was also dropped, and with it came a bunch of interesting tidbits of information regarding the three new titles. Thanks to the efforts of Aitaikuji, who has the interview translated in full on their blogpost, we got to learn a bit more about these three titles and what they will entail. In regards to the newly added Photo Mode to Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Nomura was asked if it would be similar to Kingdom Hearts III ReMind's photo mode. Nomura responded by explaining that the new Photo Mode is more a snapshot feature and players will not be able to pose characters, but rather capture favorite moments -- like