Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis
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Square Enix just killed Final Fantasy 14's mobile port before it could even launch globally, offering "sincere apologies for being unable to meet your expectations"
Square Enix and Tencent have officially canceled the global release of Final Fantasy 14 Mobile, citing business and market changes. The Chinese version, which launched in June 2025, will also go offline on September 30. This decision follows the earlier shutdown of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remaster and the upcoming closure of Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis.
Mario Kart Tour and Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis are the latest online games due to sunset
Mario Kart Tour will cease operations on September 29th after seven years, with no offline version planned. Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis will shut down on October 6th due to the costs of maintaining its quality, though Square Enix is accelerating story events before its closure.
Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis shutting down means its Japan only, prequel phone game will remain unplayable
Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis will cease service on October 6th. The mobile game, which included a remake of the Japan-exclusive prequel Before Crisis: Final Fantasy 7, will become inaccessible, raising concerns about game preservation. The first chapter of the Before Crisis remake was released alongside the announcement, with two more planned before the shutdown.
Evening Reading - July 8, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers several game updates and news items, including the Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced review, EVE Vanguard's alpha playtest, and the upcoming shutdown of Mario Kart Tour and Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis. It also touches on Apple's chip testing and a new deal with Broadcom, mentions Obsidian Entertainment's potential pivot to a Fallout game, and highlights community creations in Minecraft. Additionally, it notes John Oliver's appearance on General Hospital and the announcement of the first four teams in the Women's Pro Baseball League.
Less than 3 years after it launched on Steam, the Final Fantasy 7 gacha game is closing
Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis will cease operations on October 6, less than three years after its launch. The sale of in-game currency has already been halted, and the game will be permanently taken offline. While the reasons were not specified, the game received mixed reviews on Steam and has seen a decline in player numbers.
Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis to end service this October
Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis will cease service on October 6, 2026, after three years. The game, available on mobile and PC, featured a gacha mechanic and a new take on the Final Fantasy 7 story. Refunds for unused in-game currency are being offered to players in Taiwan.
The retreat from mobile games continues as Mario Kart Tour and Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis will be taken offline later this year
Nintendo and Square Enix are shutting down their mobile games, Mario Kart Tour and Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis, respectively, later this year. Mario Kart Tour will cease service around September 29-30, while Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis will end on October 6. This follows a trend of major companies retreating from ambitious mobile adaptations of big intellectual properties.
Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis is shutting down after 3 years, as Square Enix twists the knife for fans of a lost 2004 spin-off that's only just making a comeback in the RPG
Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis will cease operations on October 6, 2026, citing difficulties in maintaining the service. The gacha game, which retells the entire Final Fantasy 7 compilation, launched on mobile and Steam in September and December 2023, respectively. In an ironic twist, a remake of the 2004 mobile game Final Fantasy 7: Before Crisis, which never released outside Japan, has just launched within Ever Crisis.
One Final Fantasy Game Is Shutting Down, But You’ve Still Got Time To Play
Square Enix has announced that the free-to-play mobile and PC title Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis will shut down on October 6th. The game, which recreates events from Final Fantasy VII and its spin-offs while adding new story elements, has ceased real-money transactions. Producer Shoichi Ishikawa cited difficulties in balancing development costs with player demand for gear and maintaining visual quality.
Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis Shutting Down Oct 2026 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Square Enix will shut down the free-to-play RPG Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis on October 7, 2026. Players can no longer purchase premium currency, and the game will remain playable until the shutdown date. Refunds for unused premium currency are being offered to players in Taiwan, but not the Philippines. The game launched on iOS and Android in September 2023 and on PC via Steam in December 2023, but failed to maintain a significant player base despite featuring the story of a young Sephiroth.
Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis End-of-Service Announced for October 6th
Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis will cease service on October 6th, with in-game purchases already disabled. Planned events will continue until the shutdown. The company will delete player data post-service, and refunds for unused currency will be available for players in Taiwan. Originally launched in September 2023 for mobile and December 2023 for PC, the game aimed to retell iconic moments from the Final Fantasy 7 saga.
Final Fantasy Resonance is almost my dream FF game, but its link to Square Enix's mobile games leaves me cold
Final Fantasy Resonance, an HD-2D adaptation of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius by Team Asano, is met with mixed feelings. While the prospect of a console-quality RPG based on classic Final Fantasy titles is exciting, its direct link to the gacha mechanics and mobile game structure of Brave Exvius leaves the author feeling apprehensive due to past negative experiences with Square Enix's mobile titles. However, the success of Octopath Traveler 0, also an adaptation of a mobile game, offers a glimmer of hope that Resonance can overcome its origins.
After Final Fantasy 7 Revelation wraps up, the remake's director wants to work on another JRPG: "Whether it be…
Naoki Hamaguchi, director of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy, expressed his desire to work on another JRPG after the conclusion of Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis. While he is open to creating a new Final Fantasy title or an entirely new intellectual property, he is committed to continuing his work within the JRPG genre.
Tifa Becomes a Biker With FFVII Ever Crisis Rider Jacket and Gloves
Square Enix has updated Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis with new biker-themed costumes for Tifa, including the Rider Jacket and Riding Gloves, available until July 1, 2026. The update also offers a chance to obtain Red XIII's Brisingamen collar. The game is available on PC and mobile devices.
New FFVII Revelation Sephiroth Voice Actor Revealed
Travis Willingham has been revealed as the new English voice actor for Sephiroth in Final Fantasy VII Revelation, taking over from Tyler Hoechlin. Willingham has prior experience with the Final Fantasy series and other Square Enix titles. Final Fantasy VII Revelation is slated for a Spring 2027 release on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis Dirge of Cerberus: FFVII Storyline Ends
Square Enix has concluded the Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII storyline within Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis with the final in-game event. This update includes new equipment and a costume for Vincent, a Weiss the Immaculate boss fight, and the Merciless White gun. The event, which began in January 2026, will run until June 24, 2026, on PC and mobile devices.
Aerith, Cloud, and Tifa Wear Dresses in Official FFVII Ever Crisis Wallpapers
Square Enix has released new official wallpapers for Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis featuring Aerith, Cloud, and Tifa in their Corneo Cup dresses. These wallpapers celebrate the in-game event, which is currently live. The game is available on PC and mobile devices, while Final Fantasy VII Remake is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Aerith, Cloud, and Tifa Don Dresses for FFVII Ever Crisis Corneo Cup Event
Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis will feature the Corneo Cup: Open Bridal Audition event starting April 29, 2026. This event will include costumes and weapons for Aerith, Cloud, and Tifa based on their dresses from Final Fantasy VII Remake. The event boss will be Abzu, a sewer boss from Final Fantasy VII Remake.
Review: I’m so Disappointed in Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy
Square Enix's mobile title Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy is criticized for its pay-to-win mechanics and exploitative gacha system, especially concerning character abilities and acquisition. Despite a potentially interesting story and excellent soundtrack and character designs, the game's reliance on monetization and RNG makes it a disappointing experience compared to other Square Enix mobile titles.
FFXIII Costumes and Weapons Return to FFVII Ever Crisis
Square Enix announced that the Final Fantasy XIII event banners in Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis will return on April 15, 2026, offering players another chance to obtain themed costumes and weapons for Cloud, Sephiroth, Aerith, Tifa, and Glenn. These returning items will receive buffs to make them competitive with newer gear, including updated C Abilities and additional effects.
