News and Announcements for November 2023

Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis is headed to PC through Steam on December 7, 2023, according to the official Ever Crisis X account. The PC launch jovially aligns with “The Holy Flame’s Gift” Christmas event running now until December 25. As part of the festivities, the Holy Flames Gloves for Tifa and the Holiday Revolver for Lucia are currently available as weapon draws. Additionally, if Santa Tifa is on your holiday wish list, the ultra-adorable Fairy of the Holy Flame gear is available from the Stamp Card along with Lucia’s Holiday Coat. Available weapon draws for "The Holy Flame's Gift" Christmas event. There’s also a special seasonal story and Present Leveling Battle system involving a ...
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The DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY OPERA OMNIA team on socials announced that the free-to-play mobile title would be closing services on February 29, 2024. Along with the announcement, they also released an infographic detailing the dates for all in-game events happening before the end of service. OPERA OMNIA final event schedule. DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY OPERA OMNIA is a free-to-play, turn-based RPG developed by Square Enix and Team Ninja. Released in Japan in 2017, it was then released worldwide in 2018 and now includes 170 playable characters from all over the Final Fantasy franchise....
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Those looking to watch the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Festival in Tokyo from home can now enjoy the special musical performances via livestream. This option was previously unavailable for the Fan Festivals held this year in Las Vegas and London. While the ticket page won’t be going up until Monday, December 18, 2023, this is a welcomed change after fans watching from home were able to enjoy pretty much everything the 2023 Fan Festival's had to offer with the exception of Keiko’s piano performances and THE PRIMALS rock concerts. Now, for the cost of 3,500 yen or roughly $25, they’ll be able to see both shows during the Tokyo Fan Festival coming January 7 and January 8, 2024. Keiko will be hitting ...
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The Final Fantasy VII Rebirth team took to socials over the holiday weekend and released more details on new Chocobo features coming in the highly anticipated sequel. “Chocoboutiques” are headed to Chocobo ranches, giving players the chance to customize their feathered friends’ equipment and colors. How the customization works and what exactly can be customized is still unknown; however, they also revealed that the Chocobo gear you use isn’t just for aesthetics. Like a star athlete’s chosen footwear, equipped Chocobo gear will also impact their performance in Chocobo races. Couple that with what the game’s director, Naoki Hamaguchi, mentioned in an interview with IGN about “copious amounts o...
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The Game Awards have opened voting for the Players’ Voice Award and Final Fantasy XVI has made the first round. You have until November 29, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. PST to cast your votes. Unlike the traditional Game of the Year Award that uses a 90-10 split between jury and fan votes respectively, the Players’ Voice Award is 100% determined by fans. The voting periods are broken up into three rounds, with the first round featuring 30 potential winners. The 10 games with the most votes move on to the second round of voting which will then be narrowed down to the top five games vying for the ultimate win in the final round. Final Fantasy XVI has a lot of work to do as the Players’ Voice Award is st...
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If you love Final Fantasy XIV and have nowhere to be between 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) on November 26, consider participating in the cloud data center login cap stress test. The team at Final Fantasy XIV has been testing the viability of cloud data centers since November 20, and while they’ve gathered lots of data on zone stability with the help of player testers from around the world, testing stress on the login cap is an important next step. But to get the most value out of the test, they need as many players as possible logged in during the designated time window. If you’ve already been participating in this week’s cloud data center testing, all you have to do is ...
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Someone described THE PRIMALS' new music video, “Dedicated to Moonlight,” as a wild fever pitch and that’s pretty accurate. It’s a fun experience that includes some entertaining visual throwbacks to ‘80s music videos while the band traverses Euphrosyne, the second chapter in the Myths of the Realm alliance raid series. Given the setting, it’s appropriate that the video include many of the personalities and misadventures that seasoned Warriors of Light are painfully familiar with. There’s the guy who randomly jumps around for no reason before every fight. There are unlucky minion rolls and terrified players being chased by damage markers. There’s even an alliance chat which, with the help of...
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Remember that pizza emote you could only get by ordering through Grubhub during The Game Awards in 2021? Oh, and it was an NA-only promotion. Well, the "Eat Pizza" emote is finally available for purchase in the Final Fantasy XIV Online Store for $7.00 USD. If the strict requirements of earning this emote two years ago were a little too much for you, now you can pick it up for your Warrior of Light Grubhub-free. ...
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We got more insight into the incredible experience that awaits us in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth in an email interview between game director Naoki Hamaguchi and Timothy Monbleau, the Guide Editor for Destructoid. Having gotten the opportunity to play the Rebirth demo, the interviewer at Destructoid focused a lot of his attention on the transition from Final Fantasy VII Remake to Rebirth; especially regarding how the development team approached decisions meant to evolve the experience in such a high-profile sequel. Specifically, he asked about the decision to not let character or materia levels carry over from Remake. “Rather than forcing the game to be carried over and creating discrepancies i...
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We’re closer than ever to the release of Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis on PC! Currently only available on mobile, Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis has been published on Steam with an official release date to be announced soon. You can head over to the brand-new Steam page for more game details and to add it to your wishlist. It was also confirmed that new players on PC will also be receiving the pre-registration rewards given to new players on mobile. Awards for new players on PC. And for those already enjoying all the exciting crises on the mobile version of Ever Crisis, Chapter 4 “Cloud’s Memory” is available now. Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis retells key stories from the original Final ...
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If you’ve been itching for more official Final Fantasy VII Rebirth info as we get closer to its launch on February 29, 2024, today is your day. Square Enix just unleashed a bevy of new details and here’s a breakdown of the biggest reveals. New locations and characters Square Enix gave us a peek at the expansive world outside of Midgar with the reveal of the dark, monster-infested Mythril Mines and the medieval, fairy tale-esque settlement of Kalm. The city of Kalm (Left) and the monster-infested Mythril Mines (Right). They also introduced the names and motivations of a few of the supporting characters waiting to meet players. It’s clear that while Midgar is physically behind our heroes, it...
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Composer Masashi Hamauzu took a break while attending the Los Angeles stop of the Distant Worlds concert series to share details about his composing process and his professional history with the Final Fantasy brand. Now, if you’re a Final Fantasy fan, there’s a good chance you already know Hamauzu’s name and why he’s such a beloved part of the Final Fantasy experience. But even if his name isn’t familiar to you, you’ve likely heard and appreciated his musical compositions since his body of work includes fan-favorite titles like Final Fantasy X, Final Fantasy XIII, Final Fantasy VII Remake, and the upcoming Final Fantasy Rebirth. In the interview, Hamauzu shares a lot of insightful facts abou...
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The ESRB rating for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth was released this week, and while the “T for Teen” label shouldn’t surprise anyone, the internet has certainly gone full send on speculating about some of the descriptions used in the official rating summary. Obviously, one of the bigger questions surrounding Rebirth is what the fate of Aerith will be. Arguably one of the most infamous deaths in gaming history, Aerith didn’t make it passed disc one in the original Final Fantasy VII after ending up on the wrong side of Sephiroth’s Masamune. With the rating summary specifically calling out “characters impaled” by sword and “pools of blood,” Aerith fans can’t help but notice how much this sounds a l...
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The Game Awards have announced their nominees and the Final Fantasy banner continues its momentum with eight total nominations following a strong showing in the Golden Joystick Awards 2023. The Final Fantasy nods are split between Final Fantasy XVI, Final Fantasy XIV, Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Here are all the awards Square Enix’s Final Fantasy teams are vying for in 2023. Final Fantasy Nominations Best Narrative – Final Fantasy XVI Best Score and Music – Final Fantasy XVI Best Performance – Ben Starr, Final Fantasy XVI Best Ongoing Game – Final Fantasy XIV Best Community Support – Final Fantasy XIV Best Mobile Game – Final Fantasy VII Ever Cr...
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Final Fantasy XVI and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth each walked out of the Golden Joystick Awards 2023 with some gold hardware. Final Fantasy XVI took home the award for Best Audio, and Ben Starr beat out an impressive shortlist of voice talent to earn Best Lead Performer for his portrayal of Clive. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth also clenched the award for Most Wanted Game, perhaps a sign of even more awards to come for the anticipated sequel to Final Fantasy VII Remake in 2024.Final Fantasy XVI had also earned nominations in the coveted Ultimate Game of the Year category and for Best Supporting Performer for Ralph Ineson’s performance as Cid. This year’s award show in London marked the 41st run of ...
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From November 8 to December 14, 2023, convincing friends who have stepped away from Final Fantasy XIV to return earns both of you in-game rewards. To participate in the Callback Campaign, select a friend from your Final Fantasy XIV friends list who’s been offline for at least 90 days. Choose the “Invite Friend to Return” option and they’ll receive an email letting them know that you’re beckoning for their triumphant homecoming. The returning friend receives 14 days of free play along with a truckload of aetheryte tickets and 10 silver Chocobo feathers that can be redeemed for special in-game equipment. As the person who sent the invitation, if your friend purchases a new subscription within ...
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A Final Fantasy IX crossover is coming to Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis on November 9. This special event was announced on the official Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis X page (formerly Twitter) along with a teaser trailer. The trailer–available to watch on X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube–was packed with Final Fantasy IX visual throwbacks, including Cloud and Tifa decked out in Zidane- and Amarant-inspired gear. The dynamic duo was battling the infamous Black Waltz trio from the beginning of the Final Fantasy IX storyline. If you’re looking to dive into Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis for the event, it’s available on iOS and Android. A PC version of Ever Crisis is expected to arrive on Steam, ...
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The English voice cast of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth took the New York Comic Con stage last October, but there was one glaring absence. Briana White, the voice actress of Aerith Gainsborough in Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth, couldn’t attend the convention because of a scheduling conflict. Bummed that she missed an opportunity to chat with the Final Fantasy community, White—who’s been a gaming streamer and content creator long before she landed the role—held a live viewing of the NYCC Rebirth panel on her Twitch channel. She also answered cast questions that were asked during the panel to complete the NYCC Final Fantasy fan experience. The surprise stream had some fun and int...
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Butterfinger and Square Enix are teaming up to give Final Fantasy fans a chance to win the “ultimate gaming bundle” in preparation for the launch of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on February 29, 2024. To participate, head over to the official Game with Butterfinger site to register and to begin entering the UPC codes of qualifying Butterfinger, Crunch, Baby Ruth, or 100 Grand products. You have until now and January 31, 2024, to enter the sweepstakes and potentially win yourself some sweet loot. Here’s a breakdown of the prizes available. Grand Prize (7 winners) SONY OLED Bravia XR TV Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Deluxe Edition Game Code (available for download 2/29/2024) Branded Gaming Cha...
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