Amidst global pandemic concerns, Square Enix has announced that it will be shipping copies of Final Fantasy VII Remake early to Europe and Australia to ensure fans receive the game on time for its April 10 launch date amidst postal delays, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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In addition to shipping early overseas, the company is set to ship copies of the highly-anticipated game this week in the Americas with “optimistic” feeling that they can get it to fans on time for its April 10 release if not earlier, although they ask a favor for fans who get a copy of the game early.
“If you get the game early, please think of others and don’t spoil it for them. We know there are potential spoilers that have been out there for over two decades as the original Final Fantasy VII was released in 1997,” they said. “But Final Fantasy VII Remake is a new game that still has many surprises for everyone. All our fans and players deserve to experience the game for themselves, and we ask for the support of our dedicated community around the world to ensure that.“
Bringing together interviews with the game’s creators, artists and developers, the video series gives an exclusive look at some of the secrets behind the development of FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE – from the game’s story, characters, combat and action to its stunning music and spectacular visual design. The first video features insight from renowned developers including producer Yoshinori Kitase, director and concept designer Tetsuya Nomura, story and scenario mind Kazushige Nojima, co-director of game design and programming Naoki Hamaguchi and co-director of scenario design Motomu Toriyama.
In 2015 it was announced that the remake of Final Fantasy VII was in development with original artist Tetsuya Nomura working as the director. The remake is expected to retell the story of the original game following fan-favorite Cloud Strife. Further details about the new game are being kept under wraps but more information will be revealed this year at E3 in June.
Final Fantasy VII was first released in 1997 and at the time of its debut became an instant fan-favorite with over a million copies sold in North America. In 2005, it was reported that the game has sold more than 11 million copies worldwide.
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The game also garnered multiple awards including two Achievement awards for Console Adventure Game of the Year and Console Role Playing Game of the Year from the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences. Electronic Gaming Monthly also awarded the game with the Readers’ Choice PlayStation Game of the Year and Readers’ Choice Role-Playing Game of the Year.
Final Fantasy VII Remake is set to hit shelves and digital purchase for the PS4 on April 10.
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