Square Enix Needs a Final Fantasy VII Killer Before FFVII Remake Can Happen

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Many ardent Final Fantasy fans have been screaming for a Final Fantasy VII remake ever since the prevalance of high definition graphics. We have received some spin-offs of FFVII, a rerelease on the PlayStation Store, the movie Advent Children, and even the rumor of a Steam version, but Square Enix has remained tight lipped concerning a full on remake. Recently, we learned why Square Enix is reluctant to think of a remake and the news may not surprise everyone. Square Enix will not remake Final Fantasy VII until it creates a new entry to top the classic. To put it simply, the studio needs a Final Fantasy VII killer before an FFVII remake will ever happen. A new title will have to surpass FFVII in terms of quality and sales, which there has not been one yet. The original has sold over ten million copies since launch, while Final Fantasy VIII is the next closest at not quite nine million.

If an FFVII remake were to launch today, then there would be no reason to continue the series, according to Square Enix CEO Yoichi Wada. All the employees would have to be committed 100% as well, something I am not sure Square Enix would be comfortable doing. I have been a fan of the Final Fantasy series since the beginning, and while I would love a remake of FFVII, I would also be upset to see one of my favorite RPG franchises disappear. It is a double-edged sword to be sure, and I think Square Enix is taking the proper stance in regards to a possible remake.

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masterbinky on June 27, 2012 12:45PM This just seems like business suprtstitious make-believe to me. If it costs $20 million to get to shelves, after 334 thousand copies sale.. your making money. If they sell 1 million copies, they they triple the investment. Why is it suddenly FF games are not worth their effort, if they can't sell more than the last game release, when it still makes significant profits. reply to this

Anna-san on June 27, 2012 06:01PM Ridiculous! Are they serious?? The FFVII remake would be the FFVII killer! Do they seriously NOT understand how much money that would make!? How many copies they would sell?! Absolutely ridiculous. Don't spout such ludicrous ideas. We fans know better ... a FFVII remake would NOT kill the franchise. How could it? Jeesh! Way to get my blood pressure up! reply to this

RodAlm on July 7, 2012 04:10AM First they say this, and now they announce that they are going to continue FFXIII-2! That doesn't seem to be the way to top FFVII... reply to this

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