Square Enix has released the launch trailer forCrisis Core: Final Fantasy 7Reuniontwo weeks ahead of its official release date. Launch trailers are typically released days in advance of a game’s release, but a new trend has been set of late to post a launch trailer at least a couple of weeks ahead of release. New fans ofFinal Fantasy 7hoping to jump into the game blind, however, may be frustrated with the spoiler-heavy trailer.
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunionhas been described by Square Enix as more than a remaster and the newest trailer further showcases how much of an improvement the title is over its original PSP iteration. Players will have the chance once again to take on the role of series protagonistCloud Strife’s friend and mentor Zack Fairin a story set seven years before the originalFinal Fantasy 7. Along with a refinement toCrisis Core’siconic combat system is a rescore of the game’s soundtrack and fully overhauled cutscenes with HD graphics.
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The launch trailer shows off the game’s new visuals in all their glory with a combination of story cutscenes and gameplay accompanied by Ayaka’s melancholic anthem “Why.” The story beats covered in the trailer go into more detail aboutthe nature of Angeal and Genesis' betrayaland the corruption that lies at the heart of Shinra, familiar story beats for those that played the original game in 2008. The trailer also offers a glimpse at Sephiroth’s descent into madness and the game’s tragic conclusion.
Digital pre-orders forCrisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunionare now live on all platforms including Nintendo Switch, and players have the option to pick up the newly unveiled Digital Deluxe Edition. Pre-ordering the game will allow players to access the powerful Dark Thunder, Dark Fire, andDark Blizzard Materiaearly in the game. The Digital Deluxe Edition will include the full game alongside a digital art book and the game’s soundtrack.
Releasing launch trailers a few weeks ahead of release may be the new norm for the industry but the newest trailer forCrisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunionis about as spoiler-filled as it gets.Final Fantasy 7 Remakeattracted a lot of newcomers to the series who may be disappointed that the new trailer practically gives away the game’s conclusion. Still,the remasteredCrisis Corelooks absolutely stunningand is sure to tuck on the heartstrings of new and old fans alike while setting the foundation for next year’sFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunionlaunches on December 13 for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
