Square Enix has announced that a new version of the original Final Fantasy VII will launch on PC via Steam with “an improved gameplay experience.” Players who own the original version on Steam will receive the new release for free, and the existing version will remain accessible to those who already own it. The older release will be renamed Final Fantasy VII – 2013 Edition and will be delisted from storefronts. Save data will not be compatible between the two versions.
The original Final Fantasy VII will be re‑released on Steam to provide an improved gameplay experience.
Existing owners will receive the new version for free and will be able to continue playing the older version on Steam.
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The full details via Steam:
To our FINAL FANTASY VII community,
We will be releasing a new version of FINAL FANTASY VII on Steam.
Following the launch of this new version, the current version will be renamed FINAL FANTASY VII – 2013 Edition.
Please review the below information to understand how this update will affect existing owners:
Availability of Versions
- When the new version launches, FINAL FANTASY VII – 2013 Edition will no longer be available for purchase on the Steam Store.
- Existing owners will continue to have access to FINAL FANTASY VII – 2013 Edition in their library.
- The new version will be listed on the Steam Store as FINAL FANTASY VII.
Access for Existing Owners
- All players who already own the 2013 Edition are eligible to access the new version at no additional cost.
- Both versions will remain accessible in the owner’s Steam Library once the new version is released.
Save Data Information
- Save data will not be compatible between the two versions.
- 2013 Edition saves will only work with the 2013 Edition.
- New version saves will only work with the new version.
Thank you for your continued support of FINAL FANTASY VII.
your PC.
