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Final Fantasy VII Remake may be the single most divisive remake of what may be the single most divisive game in RPG history. It's so divisive, people can't even decide if this can even be considered a remake due to certain liberties the game takes compared to the original, which is made even worse because this is actually part 1 of a three-part trilogy.
Later versions for PS5, PC, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2, titled Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, were released. This version adds an extra DLC expansion titled "Episode INTERmission" starring Yuffie, a previously optional character in the original PS1 game. Naturally, this expansion was never added to the PS4 version.
The second part of the aforementioned trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, was released in 2024 for PS5.
Test Map#
A test map named Debug_020-ATHLT.
Unused Playable Characters#
Red XIII#
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Red XIII himself isn't really unused per se, since he does appear as an AI-controlled ally during some late-game sections, but, ordinarily, the player cannot ever take manual control of him. Despite this, he is coded as a playable character, and can be set as the player's currently-controlled party member via save editing.
His regular moves function normally, but he doesn't have any character-specific special abilities like the other playable characters. You also can't change his equipment due to him not showing up on the character menu.
(Source: .Flow#1247, Xeeynamo)
Unused Models#
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Young Tseng#
An unfinished model of a younger-looking Tseng, intended for a flashback cutscene where he meets with young Aerith.
(Source: Mouser)
Unused Music#
Early Shinra Theme#
In the demo version's files, the music bgm_ungd6_01_cut (Music/Section0) is a theme for Shinra used in a cutscene at the beginning of Chapter 10. This music was replaced with the standard Shinra theme in the final version.
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Version Differences#
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Original PS4 Version#
- This version has noticeable texture streaming issues; one notable example is the door to Cloud's apartment.
Version History#
v1.01
- Various bug fixes.
v1.02
- Added PS4 to PS5 save data transfer to the main menu.
v1.03
- Various adjustments.
Intergrade#
Released on the PS5 first, eventually being ported to other systems in subsequent years.
- Added the "InterMISSION" DLC, which stars Yuffie. On PS5, the DLC is offered as an included code, or a separate purchase (if upgrading from the PS4 version). The DLC is included by default in the other versions.
- Finishing the DLC episode unlocks a boss fight against Weiss, accessible from the Combat Simulator only during Chapter 17.
- Added a Photo Mode.
- Various graphical changes (Revised lighting scheme, enhanced fog, fixed texture issues from PS4 version). PS5 and Xbox Series offer two graphics modes (to prioritize resolution or frame rate).
- Adjusted some text (E.G., the option to choose Tifa's dress is now labeled "refined.")
- Added an option to link to a Square Enix Members account.
Gameplay Changes#
- A new difficulty mode, Normal (Classic) was added, which allowed the use of the turn-based mode on normal difficulty.
- Synergy Materia no longer uses ATB or MP.
- Magnify Materia now has a wider range.
- The ATB Boost Materia's cooldown times were halved.
- Parry Materia can now be cancelled out faster.
- Cloud's Braver and Infinity's End moves have increased damager and improved tracking.
- Barret's Point Blank has increased damage and a wider radius for its explosive range.
- Tifa's Whirling Uppercut can now chain into Overpower. Also, her Focused Strike is more susceptible to being interrupted.
- Aerith's Ray of Judgement is less susceptible to being interrupted.
- Unblockable attacks from enemies now show a visual red warning symbol next to their attack name.
- Aero's stun now functions similarly to Ice, it sticks to enemies with a better guarantee of making contact, and it activates quicker.
- Limit Breaks can grant temporary invulnerability, preventing damage until the limit animation has ended.
- Many abilities can now be cancelled before using them.
- Basic and special attacks can now be cancelled more consistently with blocking, dodging, abilities and spells.
- Several enemies have had their HP reduced.
Version History (PS5 and PC)#
v1.0003
Released on February 25, 2024.
- Updated the opening movie to match an audio change that was made in the initial PS5 version.
- Changed the design of Tifa's Nibel guide outfit to match the design in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
- Aerith's line in the ending movie, which is the very last line in the game, "I miss it. The steel sky." was changed to "This sky... I don't like it."
v1.0004
Released on December 13th, 2024.
- Added the Head Start new game mode, which starts the game with increased character levels and powered up inventory.
- Added a 1.5x or 2x fast-forward toggle during cutscenes, triggered by pressing R2.
v1.0005
- Fixed an issue where DualSense haptics were not working properly.
v1.0006
- Added the Streamlined Progression mode from the Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series versions, with options for the following: Constant max HP and MP, always full limit and ATB gauges, constant max damage, 2x EXP and 3x AP gain, easy acquisition of weapon abilities, constant max gil, constant max recovery items and max materia levels.
v1.0007
- Added the Revival Earrings and Survival Set items.