Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7 Reunion release date: UK launch time
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Final Fantasy VII is by far the biggest in its respective series. Released a quarter of a century ago, and there are still many more titles to come in the compilation of the seventh instalment. This week, a remaster of a classic Final Fantasy VII spinoff is hitting shelves (both online and physical).
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII first released on PSP back in 2007, and a remaster titled Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion will drop tomorrow. It's a prequel to the original game's story, featuring fan-favourite Zack - who only had a minor role in flashbacks of the original - and it was a well-received PSP game all those years ago.
While Reunion isn't a complete remake (like the new trilogy based on the original game), it's certainly looking more polished - and the combat has received an upgrade. The release is a part of the 25th anniversary of the original game, so it's as good a time as ever to play it if you missed it the first time around.
Keep reading if you're interested in the new release, because we're sharing all the info!
When is the Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7 Reunion remake release date?
The Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7 Reunion remake release date is Tuesday 13th December 2022, as confirmed by Square Enix.
This is a worldwide release, meaning everyone everywhere should be able to play the game on the same day. Not like when the PSP original took nearly a year to release in the UK after its initial Japanese launch.
What is the UK launch time for Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7 Reunion?
If we're looking at the countdown timer on Steam, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy Reunion has a 4pm GMT UK launch time.
A bit late in the day, but that's only due to the simultaneous worldwide release (it'll be 1am in Tokyo!), and we're sure you'll have the patience to wait till then.
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Can I pre-order the Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7 Reunion remake?
Pre-orders for Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7 Reunion are open right now, but you’ve not got long to get them in before the game launches.
On PC, you can pre-order the game on Steam for £39.99 for the Standard Edition and £54.99 for the Digital Deluxe Edition. Alternatively, you can pre-order codes on CDKeys (£30.99 Standard Edition and £43.99 for the Digital Deluxe).
All pre-orders of the game on Steam, regardless of where you buy it, should come with the SOLDIER Materia Set (Dark Fire, Dark Thunder, and Dark Blizzard spells available early on). The Digital Deluxe Edition on PC comes with a mini soundtrack and digital original art book.
On console, you can pre-order the Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7 remake on Amazon for £44.99 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One/Series X|S, and £49.99 on Switch. Pre-ordering through Amazon is the only way to get the SOLDIER Materia Set on console.
Pre-order the Switch version of the RPG from GAME for £49.99, meanwhile, and you’ll bag yourself a very nifty exclusive steelbook for free.
You can pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition of the game on the Microsoft Store for Xbox for £64.99, on the PlayStation Store for £64.99, but not on the Switch.
Which consoles and platforms can play the Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7 Reunion remake?
The Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7 Reunion remake is launching on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and on PC via Steam. It’s nice to see a new game releasing on every major platform for once and not leaving the Switch out, as is the norm.
Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7 Reunion remake gameplay and story details
Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7 Reunion is a remake of the PSP original Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7. The game is a prequel to Final Fantasy 7 and you play as Zack Fair, who according to Square Enix, is a “promising young operative in the Shinra military's elite unit, SOLDIER".
Together with Sephiroth, “Zack begins an investigation into the recent mass disappearance of SOLDIER operatives.” Throughout the game, you’ll meet plenty of characters you know and love from Final Fantasy 7.
With a newly arranged soundtrack based on the original release (with a couple new tracks thrown in for good measure) and new reworked 4K visuals, the game looks and sounds better than it ever did, too. Did we mention that it’s now fully voice-acted as well? A lot of care and attention has been given into making this the modern masterpiece it can be.
The battle system has been reworked, too. New attack timings and animations have been implemented, along with a tweaked camera to ensure that battling enemies is smoother than it was in the original. You can now skip the DMW cutscenes if time isn’t on your side.
Simply put, you should find a swift and manageable battle system that retains the charm of the original while making everything move that much more smoothly. Expect big summons in true Final Fantasy style though, no matter what has been changed.
Is there a Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7 Reunion remake trailer?
Yes, there’s a nice overview trailer for Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7 Reunion which shows off its upgrades over the PSP original. Watch the trailer below:
Now you know everything there is to know about Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7 Reunion, it’s up to you whether to pre-order it or not.
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Toby Saunders is a freelance writer specialising in Video Game journalism. He has a wealth of experience in the field and is published on many different websites including PCGamesN, Nintendo Life and Pocket Tactics. He has a degree in Film Studies (he gets to write about Film and TV occasionally, too).
