One of the highest-rated PS4 exclusive games was2020’sFinal Fantasy 7 Remake, which brought the PS1 classic’s story to modern gamers with significantly improved graphics and a completely revamped combat system. NowFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeis coming to the PlayStation 5 asFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, which is set to have even more enhancements and will be debuting alongside some fresh DLC.
PlayStation 5 owners who already ownFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeon PS4 will be able to upgrade to the PS5 version at no extra charge. However, the PS4 to PS5 upgrade forFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Intergradeis not quite as straightforward as it has been for other games.
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Here is everything PS5 owners need to know about theFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Intergradefree upgrade.
PS Plus vs. Paid Version
Yuffie DLC
Those who ownFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeon PS4 will be able toupgrade toFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Intergradeon PS5 at no additional cost. However, that doesn’t mean that they will also get the Yuffie DLC for free. While they will be able to enjoy all of the upgrades the PS5 version is bringing to the base game ofFinal Fantasy 7 Remake, those upgrading from PS4 will have to purchase the Yuffie DLC separately, with it retailing for $19.99.
There’s an additional catch when it comes to theYuffie DLC forFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade. Those who decide to purchase the physical version of the game for the aforementioned $69.99 asking price should note that the DLC isn’t actually on the disc. This means thatFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Intergradeplayers will still have to download the Yuffie DLC, regardless of if they own the physical disc or not.
For many players, this is only a minor inconvenience and likely won’t impact their decision to buy the game or skip it. However, there are definitely those out there who are disappointed at the decision to leaveFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade’s Yuffie DLC off the disc.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade: PS5 Version Differences
Now thatFinal Fantasy 7 Remakefans with PlayStation 5 consoles understand how the free upgrade process works and what it means for the Yuffie DLC, they may be wondering exactly what the point of the port is. As is the case with many PlayStation 4 games that have since made the leap to PS5, there are somekey enhancements in the PS5 version ofFinal Fantasy 7 Remakethat should go a long way in making the game worth checking out, even for those that have already played through it extensively on PS4.
The base game ofFinal Fantasy 7 Remakewill be unchanged inIntergradein terms of content. However,Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergradeon PS5 will have superior graphics, with the option for players to switch between 4K resolution in Graphics Mode or for the game to deliver a consistent 60 frames per second in Performance Mode.Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergradealso has a dedicated photo mode, which is a popular feature that was missing from the original release ofFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeon PlayStation 4.
And like many other PlayStation 5 games, fans can expectFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Intergradeto take advantage of the console’s unique features. This will likely mean faster load times when compared to the PlayStation 4 version ofFinal Fantasy 7 Remake, not to mention the game making use of the PS5’s DualSense controller’s haptic feedback.
It should be noted that those who have startedFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeon PS4 will be able to pick up where they left off if they decide to getFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade.Final Fantasy 7 RemakePS4 save files carry overtoFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, so no worries there.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade Release Date
With theFinal Fantasy 7 RemakePS5 version differences and free upgrade information in mind, the only question that remains is when exactly fans will get to playFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade. Luckily, the wait is almost over, asFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Intergradeand its Yuffie DLC are set to launch on June 10, exclusively for PlayStation 5.
Whether or not the game will come to other platforms at some point down the line remains to be seen. Sony has worked with Square Enix toextendFinal Fantasy 7 Remake’s PlayStation exclusivity, but one has to imagine that it will at least come to PC at some point down the line, if not competing consoles like Xbox Series X. However, that’s just speculation at this time, and so anyone interested in playingFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Intergradeshould not that the only way they will be able to do so is with a PS5 come June 10.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergradelaunches June 10, exclusively for PlayStation 5.
