It’s a full remaster of the PSP exclusive
Square Enix is remasteringCrisis Core, and it’s arriving pretty soon.Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunionis a remaster of the 2007 prequel toFinal Fantasy VII, and it’s coming to PC and consoles this winter.
The news was announced during today’sFinal Fantasy VII25th Anniversary Celebration showcase. The originalCrisis Coreis a prequel story toFinal Fantasy VIIproper, following Zack Fair’s mission to find missing SOLDIER Genesis Rhapsodos. This new version looks to follow the same story, but with an updated look and feel.
Square Enix iscalling ita full remaster.Reunionwill have HD graphics and all 3D models refreshed. Dialogue will be fully voice-acted, and there’s a new soundtrack arrangement as well.
Crisis CoreFinal Fantasy VII Reunionis planned to launch on both PC and modern consoles. That means PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. No news on a firm date just yet.
All’s Fair in love and remasters
According to Square Enix, you won’t need to have playedFinal Fantasy VIIorFinal Fantasy VII Remakein order to playCrisis Core Reunion. It also works as a standalone story, with its own adventure that unfolds.
That said, the expanded universe stuff is really all about seeing it all come together. And considering how Zack seems to be playing a big part in the also-announcedFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth, this might be a good bit of homework to do before next winter.
The big question is, obviously, will any of the story content change? Zack Fair’s status in theRemakecontinuum is clearly quite different from the original.Remakealso seems to be linked to the original series, in a veryRebuild of Evangelionmanner. Things are about to get wacky and wild with the timeline and deeper lore questions. Hopefully we get some answers this winter.
