Summary
Square Enix has launched updates for bothFinal Fantasy 7 RemakeandFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth. BothFinal Fantasy 7games received recent updates prior to this, and this one is addressing an issue that some players have recently made.
Final Fantasy 7 RemakeandRebirth’s recent updates both added the ability to fast-forward through cutscenes, but also had some differences. ForFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, version 1.070 fixed some character display issues on the PlayStation 5 Pro enhanced mode, whileFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeadded a Head Start functionthat gives players bonus money, and advanced levels, equipment, and materia.
Now,Final Fantasy 7 Remakehas received an update for PS5 and PC, advancing the game to versions 1.003 and 1.005, respectively, whileRebirthis now at update 1.080. Both games received the same fix, a small patch solving the problem ofDualSense wireless controllers' vibrationsnot working properly. Some players had noticed problems with their controllers not providing haptic feedback following some of the recent updates, so this appears to have amended that issue.
Final Fantasy 7 Players Want More Issues Addressed
The news that an update had launched was received with a mixed response at best. One player lamented that such a tiny patch had caused their game to reboot when it was paused on a fight overnight, resetting their progress. Several players on social media, however, took issue with the problems that are still being reported withFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthon PS5. The main complaint was thatFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthstill looks blurry on the original PS5 when using Performance Mode. While the graphics did receive a patch previously, some players still want to see further improvements made, though the development team’s focus is likely on the upcoming PC port.
While this new patch fixes a minor issue with both games, it’s nice to see that Square Enix addressed it quickly. With any luck, the company can iron out any remaining issues beforeFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthlaunches on PC. Players have high expectations of the game after having waited for the PS5’s exclusivity to end. While the blurry graphics problems reported likely won’t be an issue for those with high-end PCs, some players are still irritated bythe way the port of theFF7 Remakewas handled. Players at launch noted that there were fewer graphical options than with other games, making it harder to fine-tune the experience. Unlike games that are already optimized to a console’s capabilities, PC gamers use more in-depth controls to balance performance and visuals to their systems' exact specs. With any luck, these complaints will have been taken into account forFF7 Rebirth.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
WHERE TO PLAY
Discover a vibrant and vast world in this standalone entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the second entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project, which retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct games. Iconic heroes Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith and Red XIII have escaped from the dystopian city Midgar and are now in pursuit of Sephiroth, the vengeful swordsman from Cloud’s past who was thought to be dead. This new adventure can be enjoyed by all players, even those who have yet to play Final Fantasy VII Remake or the PlayStation original. Expect a new standard of cinematic storytelling, fast-paced combat and rich exploration across a vast world.
