'Final Fantasy VII Remake' release date news: Global release in 2019; mini-games may return

Final Fantasy VII Remake Square-Enix

As fans clamor for the release of the "Final Fantasy VII" remake, it has been reported that the launch will be in 2019. The title will be released in episodes, according to a report made by Yibada.

While this game is a remake of the 1997 iconic roleplaying game, producer Yoshinori Kitase said in an interview with Game Informer that they want to balance out the nostalgia for the game as well as the areas they want to improve. He believes that, without changing some of its plot points, the experience will start diminishing since players are playing a story they already know.

He even said that since he and his team were part of the original developers of the game, they can change any aspect as they see fit, but with utmost consideration for the fanbase.

"I, along with Nomura-san and [Kazushige] Nojima-san – who are involved with the remake – were involved with the original Final Fantasy VII. We were the people who created it, so in that sense, we don't think anything is untouchable. That isn't to say we're changing everything!" he said in the same interview.

A lot of people who played the original "Final Fantasy VII" game still hope that the great mini-games as well as some of the features will be retained in the remake, especially the Golden Saucer's mini games, since they offered players some sort of relaxation period during their downtime.

As such, according to the Parent Herald, some of the mini-games players should expect in the "Final Fantasy 7" remake will include crowd favorites such as the "Mog House" because of its light-heartedness. This game could be compared to a Tamagochi, but with Moggles instead. However, speculations say that this mini-game will feature more exciting things to do, and couple that with the expected release of mini-games like "Chocobo Racing" and "G-Bike," a lot of fans expect that the remake of "Final Fantasy VII" will be more interesting than its predecessors.

Newsletter Stay up to date with Christian Today
News
What should Christians make of Tommy Robinson?
What should Christians make of Tommy Robinson?

In demanding that the likes of Robinson be banned from the Oxford Union, the clergy are in effect setting their own limit on freedom of speech and freedom of religion.

Christian woman persecuted by Iranian regime sentenced to 9 years in prison
Christian woman persecuted by Iranian regime sentenced to 9 years in prison

A Christian convert in Iran has been sentenced to nine years and eight months in prison on trumped-up charges linked to state security and anti-government activity.

John Lennox fears AI is making us lazy
John Lennox fears AI is making us lazy

Christian media leaders heard calls for courage, authenticity and discernment at the recent Revive 2026 conference.

Does the Church of England need to re-think its messaging?
Does the Church of England need to re-think its messaging?

If you look at the Church of England’s communications all that it ever seems to highlight is the good works that Christians do to improve the temporal well-being of their neighbours. It is right to highlight these things, but they are not the primary reason for the Church’s existence.