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'Final Fantasy 7' remake update: Shinji Hashimoto clears 2017 release date rumors; Three episode launch teased in 'FFVII' remake?

| Dec 14, 2016 04:20 AM EST

'Final Fantasy VII Remake' is an upcoming video game remake, developed and published by Square Enix, of the original 1997 PlayStation role-playing video game by Square.

The latest details for "Final Fantasy 7" remake will feature three episodes and clarifications on the 2017 release date of the game.

It seems there is clarification regarding the release of "Final Fantasy 7" remake as the first episode will launch sometime within 2017 for the PlayStation 4 along with other "Final Fantasy" titles, such as "Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age" and "Final Fantasy XIII" trilogy with 1080p and 60fps. Several reports claim that episode 1 could launch on March next year and the PC version will be release in 2018.

In addition, Square Enix also plans to have a "Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Collection" for the PS4 and PS Vita. The collection will contain "Final Fantasy" games from the very first to ninth title.

However, Square Enix game producer Shinji Hashimoto commented on the rumored release date of "Final Fantasy 7" remake as stated that the company has not announced anything yet, and these are just rumors for now.

Hashimoto assured gaming fans of the franchise that the development team is working really hard on the "Final Fantasy 7" remake and an update on the status will be shared soon, Gamepur reported.

Meanwhile, Square Enix plans to divide the "Final Fantasy 7" remake into three different episodes.

Square Enix producer Yoshinori Kitase told Game Informer that he wants to pattern the game similar to "Final Fantasy XIII and each part of the "Final Fantasy 7" remake will be a full-scale game as every installment may tell the story from a different perspective.

Game director Tetsuya Nomura stated that that they are preparing "Final Fantasy 7" remake for a big info reveal, instead of releasing small bits and pieces every now and then. Nomura and Square Enix will tell the gaming fans in person regarding the next updates of the game.

There are also rumors that "Final Fantasy 7" remake will likely be ported to the PlayStation 4 Pro and Nintendo Switch. Square Enix will be attending the Monaco Anime Game International Conferences 2017 (MAGIC) event on on Feb.19, 2017, announcing new game details for the "FFVII" remake and "Kingdom Hearts 3".

"Final Fantasy 7" remake is speculated to launch sometime in 2017 for the PS4 console as it marks the 20th Anniversary of the game.

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