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Final Fantasy VII Remake Update 1.002 Adds Head Start Mode and Scene Fast-Forward Option

Final Fantasy VII Remake update 1.002 introduces the 'Head Start' mode for a powered-up journey and a fast-forward feature for event scenes.

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Workshyskiver162d ago

But why? I mean cool and all just seems a bit random. Now if they could set a mode in Rebirth that makes these Brutal challenges easier then I am all for it...

JimBeans162d ago

Because they will release the games as a completed trilogy when the third one comes out but they need a way to deal with the boring sections.

SethNW162d ago

Probably features they are developing for future titles on same engine, or in other words third part, and they are easy and cheap to backport to released entry. Which also expands their options test feature in sort of safer environment, where it won't hurt anything if it isn't popular or used. Since everyone already bought the game. Plus they probably will want to eventually release whole trilogy as one game. Which will warrant feature parity between all three, so doing work ahead of time won't hurt.

Babadook7161d ago (Edited 161d ago )

"But why?"

Personally I like the "fast forward" as opposed to just "skip" for times when I need to replay a mini game thats combined with story (like the upper Junon 1st infantry mini game). I wanted to improve my result without skipping the part of the cinematic that reveals your result. This feature makes those moments more precise. There're probably plenty of times when this will be nicer.

andy85162d ago

I don't really see the point of speeding up cutscenes. Aren't they there to be enjoyed. And if you don't want to see them again..just skip them

jambola161d ago

Does it let me skip the forced cutscenes in battle?
like in the final battle where there's a full minute long unskippable cutscene?
will it finally do that, or do we have to wait for a pc release where 1 guys in his bedroom with no funding to fix this

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FFVII Remake/Rebirth Director Hints At Entire Trilogy Getting A Nintendo Switch 2 Release

Final Fantasy VII Remake/Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi has hinted at the entire trilogy getting a Nintendo Switch 2 release.

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gold_drake18d ago

i mean, weve been joking about this for a while now haha

they're gonna resell this trilogy for the next 20 years ha

but i wonder ... remake and rebirth already had to cut back on the psr4and ps5.

hows that gonna go on that inferior system?

andy8517d ago

Steam deck runs it ok and the switch 2 is more powerful (docked]. Handheld mode will be the interesting one

PRIMORDUS17d ago

No physical release GTFO. This game deserves to be in your collection, not some digital shit.

raWfodog17d ago

I can definitely see them offering a boxed collection of the entire trilogy after it’s completed. Or at least it would be a smart thing to do if Square wanted to bring in more money.

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Square Enix on Bringing Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade to Nintendo Switch 2

Square Enix talks about developing Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade for Nintendo Switch 2 in a behind-the-scenes interview.

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raWfodog18d ago

Why do we think this is coming out on Switch 2 before Xbox? Any thoughts? The S2 is not more powerful than the Series S so it’s not a ‘lack of power’ issue. Perhaps the sales forecast is higher on S2 than Xbox so that’s maybe where their priority lies?

jznrpg18d ago (Edited 18d ago )

It’s definitely a sales issue. If Xbox didn’t have players used to GamePass I bet it would be there already.

andy8517d ago

The fact people will buy it. Xbox gamers generally have minimal interest in this series. Portable Final Fantasy will go down a storm in Japan where the switch sells huge numbers

repsahj17d ago

Hamaguchi states not just the remake but the entire FF7 remake series.

repsahj17d ago (Edited 17d ago )

The Switch 2 version is really beautiful. It looked as good as the PS5 version.

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The FF7 Remake team's 10 years working together puts it "in a really great position to move forward"

In the wake of industry-wide layoffs, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki stresses how how vital it has been to have worked with the same team for the past decade – and how, hopefully, they can bring that expertise to the next project post-Part 3.

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gold_drake181d ago

probably not well they most likely wont stay a team and work on other projects.

they should definitely work together for other final fantasy games again tho. they are fantastic.

Cacabunga180d ago

We want FF8 and FF9 remakes next by the same team!,,,

PapaBop180d ago

With the amount of references in FF7r for FF8, I assumed it was being hinted at but maybe it's just that it's my favourite FF game so I picked up on all the references unlike the other newer ones.

Rebel_Scum180d ago

Really dont need remakes of these. If anything should be remade then do FFVI or Chrono Trigger but I’d rather a new entry over any of this.

-Foxtrot181d ago

Shame if they move onto non FF projects, I really wanted them to do a FFVIII remake, obviously not as ambitious as the VII ones, just something more in line with the original. Even if it's in two parts with the first game covering Disc 1/2 and the second covering 3/4 with a more expanded Disc 4 after time compression, I'd be happy with that.

andy85180d ago

Pretty much what I want too. It doesn't need to be a multi part several year project just pretty it up. Apparently the rumoured 9 remake is like this so hopefully 8 and 10 too.

solideagle180d ago (Edited 180d ago )

I would want a FF X-3 with prequel story + future, I think world of FF X has more potential than VIII but that's just my opinion

D0nkeyBoi180d ago

Imagine if instead of just doing more remakes (after they finish this trilogy), they became the new main team to work on new FF mainline games? Imagine if FF 17 was made by them? 16 had good reviews at first, but over time a lot of people have been voicing how much it barely has anything to do with feeling like an FF game (other than gimmicks like including crystals and chocobos). Not saying it's a bad game, but maybe stuff like 16 should be a spinoff. We know turn based (or at least hybrid games like the FF 7 remake series) would be popular considering the insane popularity of games like Persona. The FF 7 remake games feel like the perfect balance between old school and action for the new gen.

deadchucky180d ago

i really want FFX remake but with keeping turn based system

solideagle180d ago

I think Square has moved away from full Turned based RPGs. FF VII remake have created the blue print for future JRPGs with it's fantastic gameplay.

Turn base gameplay doesn't have innovation anymore, I think Chained Echoes did a fantastic job with it + Quality of life improvements such as full heal after battle. I am also looking forward to Expedition 33.

deadchucky180d ago

lets see when expedition 33 released if its not innovation or not and did you play persona or octopath traveler 🥰

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