Final Fantasy 7 Remake Release Date: When"s FF7 PS4 Actually Coming Out?

So, lets talk about that Final Fantasy 7 remake. At E3 2015, Square Enix stole the show by announcing something we really thought wed never seea full remastered remake of FF7 for PS4, with modern graphics and modernized gameplay. It is an impossible dream, but its really happening. But when? Oh, but when? Will the Final Fantasy 7 remake even come out in 2016 or 2017? Its a tough question. Lets investigate.

Square Enixs reveal of the Final Fantasy 7 remake is certainly going down as one of the greatest E3 moments ever. I mean, come on. Midgar, all over again and unlike the PS3 tech demo of FF7 once upon a time, this is the real thing. Final Fantasy 7 is really coming back. But that doesnt give us much of an inkling as to timing.

The Final Fantasy 7 release date, if you believe everything you read on the Internet, is winter 2015. And technically speaking, this seems to be true: The Final Fantasy 7 port, the straight transfer, now with trophies, may well be out before the end of the year. Previous placeholder dates suggested it would come out as early as October, which of course it did not. But its probably not far off.

The actual remake of Final Fantasy 7 is an entirely different beast. First off, its not going to come out before Final Fantasy XV, which is already years late, but is finally supposed to come out in its new form in 2016. Until then, Final Fantasy 7 Remake isnt the companys main focus.

How long does it take to remake Final Fantasy 7 for modern systems? Uh probably longer than any other remake ever made. This game is a big proposition, even if Square Enix changes a lot. Old RPGs in the early 3D era were way longer than their equivalents now. It will take a lot to bring this one up to date, with an entirely new engine, crazy graphics, and all those sorts of things. I think even 2016 or 2017 is ambitious.

But late 2017, that could happen. If were hoping for a Final Fantasy 7 remake release date, thats where we should pin our hopes, if its going to land on this side of the midterm elections. And maybe it wont. But something has changed compared to the many years of silence on the FF7 front: The game is actually happening. For now, thats enough.

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Sony Announces 'The Last Guardian,' Final Fantasy 7 Remake, More at E3 2015

Not to be outdone by Microsoft, Sony also made its presentation to the media today at the E3 video gaming expo in Los Angeles, California. Theres no news of a Sony PlayStation 5 console, but there were plenty of surprises, big name video game sequels and other cool stuff revealed during the companys keynote on Monday. Heres all the PlayStation 4 news you need to know.

The Last Guardian

The Last Guardian, a game originally announced at E3 in 2009, will finally see the light of day next year. The sequel to Ico and Shadow of the Colossus, E3 footage of Guardian features a young boy who is exploring ancient ruins with the aid of some manner of friendly part-dog, part-bird animal. The game is due sometime in 2016 on PlayStation 4.

Horizon: Zero Dawn

One new title due out from Sony that really caught a lot of attention at E3 is Guerrilla Games Horizon: Zero Dawn. Not much is known about gameplay, but the preview reveals a post-apocalyptic world where robot dinosaurs run rampant, hunted by only a few of the brave, remaining humans. Theres no release date for this title yet.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake

Holy heck Final Fantasy 7, one of the best-loved RPGs of all time, is finally getting the remake its long deserved. Sony showed off footage from the Square Enix game during its E3 presser, revealing a beautifully rendered city of Midgar and troubled antihero Cloud Strife. The game has yet to see a release date, and will be released first on the PlayStation 4 console.

Uncharted 4: A Thiefs End

Uncharted 4, the action-adventure platformer from Naughty Dog, earned a key spot at the end of Sonys E3 keynote. In the game, due for Q1 2016 release, famed treasure hunter Nathan Drake leaves retirement to solve the mystery of a long-lost pirate colony. Newly released gameplay footage (below) is violent and action-packed, with Drake and Sully shooting up a village while escaping a convoy of heavily-armed attackers. The game is a Sony PlayStation 4 exclusive.

Street Fighter V

As someone who grew up on the brawler Street Fighter II, its always exciting to hear about a new installment in the Capcom series. Street Fighter Vbrings back Ryu, M. Bison, Chun Li, Cammy and all your favorite fighters for graphically upgraded combat. The games beta will be available to pre-order customers on the PlayStation 4 on July 23, with the final retail release coming in March 2016. You can check out the footage Sony showcased at E3 embedded below.

Star Wars Battlefront

The new Star Wars Battlefront game is designed to be the most realisticStar Wars game yet. In the newly released E3 gameplay footage of the game, you can see a group of rebels on snowy Hoth take on storm troopers and a AT-AT walker. You can also see Luke Skywalker wielding his trusty light saber and a special guest asphyxiation by the one and only Darth Vader. Star Wars Battlefront is scheduled for release on November 17 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. PlayStation 4 owners will get timed exclusive content as a special bonus.

PlayStation Vue Internet TV goes a la carte

PlayStation Vue, Sonys Internet TV programming service that starts at $49.99 per month, launches in San Francisco and Los Angeles in starting today. The big news here from Sony: We will begin offering a la carte channels nationwide, and will be the first paid TV service to allow users to subscribe to individual channels without the purchase of a multi-channel bundle. The a la carte offering starts in July.

New Fallout, Plants v. Zombies, Dark Souls and South Park Games

PlayStation 4 gamers, alongside Xbox One owners, will be able to enjoy Fallout 4, Plants v. Zombies Garden Warfare 2, Dark Souls III and South Park: The Fractured But Whole. You can check out Techlicious's coverage of these games, along with video footage, in Techlicious's Microsoft E3 2015 roundup.

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