Summary
Final Fantasy 7 Remakehas released its 1.004 update, and with it, two helpful new features that fans can use to make their playthroughs a bit easier and more convenient in both the standard campaign and the INTERmission DLC. TheFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeupdate is out now for both PS5 and PC.
Final Fantasy 7fans are pretty excited for the upcoming release ofFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthon PC. Square Enix finally revealedwhenFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthwill arrive on PCat The Game Awards, and gamers won’t have to wait much longer to try out the next chapter of the story, as it will release in January.
In the meantime,Final Fantasy 7 Remake, the first of theFF7remake trilogy, has released its new 1.004 update. This update adds two new features: Head Start Mode and fast-forwarding. Head Start Mode gives players a leg up from the get-go, allowing them to start a fresh game in either the main campaign or the DLC with significant bonuses. Players utilizing this mode can get started with their party members at level 45, fully leveled materia, good gear for every party member, items, and 50,000 gil to spend. For players who have tried the game before or are just looking to experience the story, this may be a great way of accomplishing that.
Additionally,Final Fantasy 7 Remakehas added a feature that lets players fast-forward the game’s many cinematic scenes. Players can nose choose between 1.5 or 2x speed, allowing them to zip through the cinematics with ease. This feature will be particularly useful for those who haven’t yet playedFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeand want to speed through it beforeRebirtharrives on PC.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake’supdatearrives at a good time, and may help to giveRebirtha boost.Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthdidn’t sell as well as Square Enix had hoped, so bringing it to PC gives the company an opportunity to engage the PC gaming market. As Steam has seen tremendous growth and new player milestones this year, there’s a plentiful audience to potentially target. As the holidays approach, the original may also go on sale, potentially introducing new players to the trilogy as a whole.
ThoughFinal Fantasy 7 Remakehas featured difficulty optionsfrom the get-go, these new abilities should make the experience even more enjoyable for players.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake 1.004 Full Patch Notes
[Updates]
・“New Game - Head Start” is now available. When selecting “NEW GAME” on the title screen, you have the option to start the game with the character level and inventory already powered-up. * There is an option to choose a regular “NEW GAME” as well.
▼What will be powered-up
-All characters will start at level 45 *You will have SP (skill points) equivalent to the amount you would’ve obtained when getting to level 45.
-A number of materia at max level
-Each character will have gear available toward the middle to the end of the story.
-Each character will have accessories available toward the middle to the end of the story.
-A number of items useful to you adventure.
-50,000 gil in your posession
*You can choose this for both the main game as well as FF7R EPISODE INTERmission.
・“Fast-forward” during event scenes are now available. This will allow you to watch the scene without skipping over it, at 1.5 or 2.0 times speed.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake
WHERE TO PLAY
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE expands upon and reimagines the spectacular world of the original PlayStation® game. It covers up through the escape from Midgar and is the first game in the FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE project. INTERGRADE is a bundle that includes both REMAKE and FF7R EPISODE INTERmission (the new story content featuring Yuffie). In her episode, play as the spirited ninja after she arrives in Midgar. There, she and another Wutaian operative are to rendezvous with Avalanche HQ, infiltrate the Shinra Building, and steal the conglomerate’s most powerful materia.
