During the highly anticipated E3 2023 event, the mobile RPG Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis delighted fans with a captivating new trailer that showcased its turn-based combat system and a nostalgic visual approach. As part of the broader Compilation of Final Fantasy 7 project, which explores the world and characters of the iconic original game and its Remake, Ever Crisis ambitiously aims to bring the entire extended universe of Final Fantasy 7 together in one cohesive experience.
The trailer for Ever Crisis offers a glimpse into the game’s vast content, presenting classic setpieces from Final Fantasy 7. It showcases moments such as the liberation of Red XIII, the talking canine, from Shinra’s laboratories, as well as the captivating opening of the beloved prequel, Final Fantasy 7: Crisis Core.
Operating on a free-to-play model, Ever Crisis is set to incorporate loot boxes and cosmetic items, which are showcased briefly in the trailer. However, reports from Kotaku suggest that the monetization mechanics will focus solely on “special items and cosmetics.” The full extent of these microtransactions and their impact on gameplay remains to be seen, leaving fans eager to discover how they will be implemented.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding microtransactions, Final Fantasy 7 fans may find solace in the fact that Ever Crisis is being developed under the guidance of Tetsuya Nomura, a veteran of the Final Fantasy series. With Nomura’s involvement, there is hope that the game will offer more than a mere cash grab, providing an enjoyable experience for players.
Square Enix also took the opportunity during the Summer Game Fest to unveil a trailer for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the sequel to Final Fantasy 7 Remake. While Rebirth is hinted to deviate from the established Final Fantasy 7 story, it remains unclear whether Ever Crisis will follow suit.
Given Ever Crisis’s objective of presenting a comprehensive collection of existing Final Fantasy 7 lore, it is unlikely that the game will veer far from the established narrative—at least initially. However, as demonstrated by the success of the Crisis Core remake, exploring the series’ rich past can be just as compelling as forging new paths.
As fans eagerly await further details about Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis, the trailer has already sparked excitement and nostalgia, reigniting the love for this timeless RPG and raising anticipation for the game’s release.
