Final Fantasy 7 Remake Update Adds Helpful New Features

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Update Adds Helpful New Features



Summary

  • FF7 Remake 1.004 update adds Head Start Mode for boosted start.
  • New fast-forward feature allows players to speed through cinematics.
  • Rebirth for PC set to release in January to continue the FF7 story.



Final Fantasy 7 Remake has released its 1.004 update, and with it, two helpful new features that fans can use to make their playthroughs a bit easier and more convenient in both the standard campaign and the INTERmission DLC. The Final Fantasy 7 Remake update is out now for both PS5 and PC.

Final Fantasy 7 fans are pretty excited for the upcoming release of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on PC. Square Enix finally revealed when Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will arrive on PC at The Game Awards, and gamers won’t have to wait much longer to try out the next chapter of the story, as it will release in January.

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In the meantime, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, the first of the FF7 remake trilogy, has released its new 1.004 update. This update adds two new features: Head Start Mode and fast-forwarding. Head Start Mode gives players a leg up from the get-go, allowing them to start a fresh game in either the main campaign or the DLC with significant bonuses. Players utilizing this mode can get started with their party members at level 45, fully leveled materia, good gear for every party member, items, and 50,000 gil to spend. For players who have tried the game before or are just looking to experience the story, this may be a great way of accomplishing that.


Additionally, Final Fantasy 7 Remake has added a feature that lets players fast-forward the game’s many cinematic scenes. Players can nose choose between 1.5 or 2x speed, allowing them to zip through the cinematics with ease. This feature will be particularly useful for those who haven’t yet played Final Fantasy 7 Remake and want to speed through it before Rebirth arrives on PC.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake‘s update arrives at a good time, and may help to give Rebirth a boost. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth didn’t sell as well as Square Enix had hoped, so bringing it to PC gives the company an opportunity to engage the PC gaming market. As Steam has seen tremendous growth and new player milestones this year, there’s a plentiful audience to potentially target. As the holidays approach, the original may also go on sale, potentially introducing new players to the trilogy as a whole.


Though Final Fantasy 7 Remake has featured difficulty options from the get-go, these new abilities should make the experience even more enjoyable for players.


Final Fantasy 7 Remake 1.004 Full Patch Notes

[Updates]

・”New Game – Head Start” is now available. When selecting “NEW GAME” on the title screen, you have the option to start the game with the character level and inventory already powered-up. * There is an option to choose a regular “NEW GAME” as well.

　▼What will be powered-up

　-All characters will start at level 45 *You will have SP (skill points) equivalent to the amount you would’ve obtained when getting to level 45.

　-A number of materia at max level

　-Each character will have gear available toward the middle to the end of the story.

　-Each character will have accessories available toward the middle to the end of the story.

　-A number of items useful to you adventure.

　-50,000 gil in your posession

*You can choose this for both the main game as well as FF7R EPISODE INTERmission.


・”Fast-forward” during event scenes are now available. This will allow you to watch the scene without skipping over it, at 1.5 or 2.0 times speed.

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