Final Fantasy is one of the most beloved videogames of all time. People have been begging for the PlayStation 1 classic to be remade each successive console generation, and now, in this generation of remasters and remakes, anticipation that Square Enix – who, like Bethesda, are hosting their own conference this year – might actually remake the game. New rumours suggest that that’s what’ll happen.
According to Siliconera, who’re not usually one to jump the gun on rumours, Final Fantasy VII is being remade. Completely remade; with Cloud sporting a more modern, Advent Children-styled aesthetic to celebrate Final Fantasy VII’s 20th anniversary. It could even be a PlayStation 4 exclusive.
If this does happen, expect the internet, and the millions of people who’re so enamoured with one of the most overrated Final Fantasy games of all time to very nearly explode.
If you’ll recall, Square recently trolled fans with news of a port of the game for PS4, claiming that remaking the game from scratch would be far, far too much work.
Final Fantasy series producer Yoshinori Kitase, speaking about a potential remake in February, said it would take a lot for it to happen.
“I can honestly tell you I would love to do that,” he replied. “If you simply ask me if I personally would like to do that, yes I would. Definitely. There’s no lie about it. But you must believe me when I say it would take a lot to happen. Even if I casually say I would like to do that, because it would be a huge project I would have to motivate myself to the level that I really am prepared to take on this huge responsibility,” he said.
“I don’t know if those three things will happen simultaneously. It has to tick lots of very big boxes. I won’t rule out the possibility, but it would take a lot to make it happen. But should I ever take it on, it would have to be the biggest project I’ve done. My life work. So I would have to be as highly motivated as that to end up with something I’m very happy with. It’s a huge thing for me.”
This is a bold, bold claim by Siliconera, and one that I hope is real. Mostly so that fans of the game can shut the hell up and move on to new things. Still, it would be great smack that pretty boy Sepiroth around in super mega ultra HD for once. What do you think? Will it ever happen?
You’ll be able to watch Square Enix’s press conference right here on Lazygamer.net at 7pm tomorrow night. (local time!) to see if it’s real.
Last Updated: June 15, 2015
kuuu(UMAR)rrrr
June 15, 2015 at 10:11
I mean…C’mon…Really?….PSSSSH….Naw dawg, this aint real, right!?….Can’t be…I mean, SqaureEnix is hosting their own confernece and they released this vid below…..CAN’T be….can it…..naa….but really?….maybe?
Geoffrey Tim
June 15, 2015 at 10:11
I DON’T KNOW. I HONESTLY DON’T KNOW.
kuuu(UMAR)rrrr
June 15, 2015 at 10:14
I’ve been following E3 for years. I’ve been following pre-announcement leaks and rumors for years. I’ve read every single FF7 remake rumor, and this is the first time, it actually seems real….I….I don’t know.
hairyknees
June 15, 2015 at 10:16
IF THIS IS TRUE I WILL LITERALLY JUMP OUT MY BEDROOM WINDOW IN JOY AND THEN PROCEED TO GET UP (I HOPE) AND GO BUY THE PS4 I HAVE BEEN HOLDING OUT ON IMMEDIATELY
kuuu(UMAR)rrrr
June 15, 2015 at 10:18
Dude, watch the Hype vid they posted (I posted it down below) They’re teasing 6 things, claiming one of em will make our heads explode. I don’t know anymore….Things are heating up.
hairyknees
June 15, 2015 at 10:28
I DON’T WANNA DIE
Ottokie
June 15, 2015 at 10:30
I NEED SOMETHING TO HELP ME MAKE IT TILL TOMORROW 7PM
kuuu(UMAR)rrrr
June 15, 2015 at 10:31
I wanna live!…To see FF 7 Remake!
hairyknees
June 15, 2015 at 10:56
SQUEEEEEEEEEEE! (Actually, I’m calling them SQUEEEEE ENIX from now on :P)
Ottokie
June 15, 2015 at 10:22
This will throw a spanner in my life… Ps4 FF7 or Gtx 980 Ti 0.o
kuuu(UMAR)rrrr
June 15, 2015 at 10:22
You know the right answer 😀
Captain JJ Browmehn
June 15, 2015 at 10:23
Gtx 980 for sure. ;P
kuuu(UMAR)rrrr
June 15, 2015 at 10:24
EHHHHHHHH Incorrect answer detected. I repeat, incorrect answer detected. Sound the alarm! WiiU WiiU WiiU!
Hammersteyn
June 15, 2015 at 10:28
http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wrong.gif
Captain JJ Browmehn
June 15, 2015 at 10:58
You get my upvote,
Because Arnie!
Hammersteyn
June 15, 2015 at 11:02
XD I can’t be wrong with Arnie
Ottokie
June 15, 2015 at 10:23
Im so in love with Squaresoft… I’M SO WEAK!
kuuu(UMAR)rrrr
June 15, 2015 at 10:25
Dude, you don’t wanna know just how weak I am when it comes to them…But it seems you’re in the same boat lol
Ottokie
June 15, 2015 at 10:34
And we are not talking about Square Enix…riiiight?
kuuu(UMAR)rrrr
June 15, 2015 at 10:44
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOFT 😀
mekk33
June 15, 2015 at 12:29
THEY CANT CONTINUE TO PLAY WITH US, FFS SQUEENIX
Ottokie
June 15, 2015 at 10:16
I will replay this just for the plain fact that it will probably not have hoofs for hands… Also FF7 REMAKE HYPE!!!
Hammersteyn
June 15, 2015 at 10:27
SOLD! But for nostalgia mostly
Ottokie
June 15, 2015 at 10:29
This Nostalgia?
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-xs9QQyqAkXM/UVHwYsMwiGI/AAAAAAAAAzc/KJtZW-nBhCY/s456/yeah.gif
Hammersteyn
June 15, 2015 at 10:33
Minus the critic.. actually more like this…
http://www.abload.de/img/avgn_sports2wfjfm.gif
Ottokie
June 15, 2015 at 11:13
If someone did that to my retro games rack, I will literally kill them with a blunt spoon…
WitWolfy
June 15, 2015 at 12:13
Love this dude
Ektso Gedinkja
June 15, 2015 at 10:31
Dont play me like this man.
LauraCCarrick
June 15, 2015 at 11:06
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Werner Morris
June 15, 2015 at 11:19
Screw FFVII, What about FFVIII!!?
Ottokie
June 15, 2015 at 12:23
You sir…you I like.
Goal9
June 15, 2015 at 11:40
I’ll take this news with one of these…
WitWolfy
June 15, 2015 at 12:15
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsqAYdFl9Bo
WitWolfy
June 15, 2015 at 13:20
Announcing a remake of FF7 would literally break the internet.
Button
June 15, 2015 at 14:10
Unless if Sybrin has something to say about it 😉