Today Square Enix has released a slightly upgraded version of Final Fantasy VII on Steam and alongside making it available on GOG.

This new version features quality of life improvements: 3x speed mode, disable random encounters, enhanced battle mode (recover HP/MP and max limit gauge) and autosave.

In Final Fantasy VII the world has fallen under the dominion of the Shinra Electric Power Company, a sinister corporation that has monopolized the planet's very life force as Mako energy. In the urban megalopolis of Midgar, an anti-Shinra rebel group calling themselves Avalanche have stepped up their campaign of resistance.

Cloud Strife, a former member of Shinra's elite SOLDIER unit now turned mercenary, lends his aid to the rebels, unaware that he will be drawn into an epic battle for the fate of the planet, while having to come to terms with his own lost past.

Final Fantasy VII was released in Japan on 31 January 1997 on the original PlayStation, the first game in the series not to be released on a Nintendo console. The PC version was released in 1998 by Eidos Interactive.

During today's Nintendo Direct Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S on 3 June 2026.

In Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, players take on the role of mercenary Cloud Strife and his comrades as they pursue legendary swordsman Sephiroth, a haunting figure from Cloud’s past bent on ruling the planet, across a vast and vibrant world rife with danger, adventure, joy and uncertainty. These unlikely heroes, including beloved, iconic characters Tifa, Barret, Aerith and Red XIII, join forces with new companions like the spirited ninja operative Yuffie and the wisecracking, feline-shaped robot Cait Sith. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth delivers an unforgettable experience to players filled with unexpected twists, memorable characters and jaw-dropping set pieces that longtime fans and newcomers can both enjoy.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth was first released on PlayStation 5 on 29 February 2024 and almost a year later on PC on 23 January 2025. These versions will get a price drop beginning next week (9 February 2026).

Square Enix has announced that they will release a new version of Final Fantasy VII on Steam. The existing version will be renamed to Final Fantasy VII – 2013 Edition, but will no longer be available for purchase.

Here's the full announcement.

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.

Final Fantasy VII was released in Japan on 31 January 1997 on the original PlayStation, the first game in the series not to be released on a Nintendo console. The PC version was released in 1998.

Square Enix has released a demo of the upcoming remake of the 2000 game Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past; Dragon Quest VII Reimagined. In the demo you can play the first couple of hours of the game. Players with demo save data will be gifted a unique in-game “Day Off Dress” cosmetic for Maribel in the full game.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past tells the story of the Hero and his friends as they discover the Shrine of Mysteries and are swept back in time. There, they uncover the shocking truth that entire lands have been sealed away by a malevolent force. The fate of the world now rests in your hands.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined will be released on 5 February 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC.

Square Enix has also released the Opening Cinematic Trailer and a trailer showcasing the demo.