Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis
News, coverage and analysis tracking Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis across the outlets.
Less than 3 years after it launched on Steam, the Final Fantasy 7 gacha game is closingSquare 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 OctoberSquare 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.
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 RPGSquare 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.
Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis Shutting Down Oct 2026 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & GuidesSquare 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 Resonance is almost my dream FF game, but its link to Square Enix's mobile games leaves me coldFinal 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 GlovesSquare 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 RevealedTravis 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 EndsSquare 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 WallpapersSquare 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 EventSquare 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 FantasySquare 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 CrisisSquare 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.- Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis Chapter 10 “Looming Threat” Arrives April 15Square Enix announced that Chapter 10, "Looming Threat," for Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis will be released on April 15, 2026. This chapter continues the main Final Fantasy VII narrative and includes elements from the entire compilation. The game is available on iOS, Android, PC via Steam, and has achieved 11 million downloads.
FFVII High School AU Returns in Ever Crisis for April Fools’ Day 2026Square Enix is bringing back the Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis Academy Seven: Episode – Brawler alternative universe storyline event for April Fools' Day 2026. The event, which features school uniform costumes and new C Abilities for characters like Aerith and Tifa, will update on March 31, 2026. This AU storyline includes characters from Final Fantasy VII, Crisis Core, and The First Soldier.
FFVII Ever Crisis Sephiroth Weiss and Cloud Nero Costumes TeasedSquare Enix has teased new costumes and weapons for Cloud Strife and Young Sephiroth in Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis, inspired by Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII. The Sephiroth banner featuring the "Immaculate" gear is currently live, with Cloud's "Nero the Sable" set expected later. The "Breaking Chains" event and the Sephiroth banner run until April 29, 2026, and April 22, 2026, respectively.
FFVII Ever Crisis Dirge of Cerberus Chapter 2 Features NeroSquare Enix announced that the Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII storyline will continue in Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis with a second chapter event starting March 25, 2026. The event will feature Nero the Sable as a boss and covers later chapters of the original PlayStation 2 game. Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis is available on PC and mobile devices.- Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis Dirge of Cerberus Event “Breaking Chains” Launches March 25Square Enix announced that the Dirge of Cerberus event "Breaking Chains" for Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis will launch on March 25, 2026. This update adapts story material from Dirge of Cerberus and features characters Azul, Neor, and Shelke. Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis is available on iOS, Android, and PC via Steam, and has achieved 11 million downloads.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3’s Ultimate Weapon May Have Been Revealed EarlyA new design for the Ultimate Weapon, potentially for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3, has been revealed in the mobile spin-off Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis. This redesign features a more organic and aggressive appearance compared to the original, aligning with the Remake trilogy's art direction and suggesting a significant boss encounter for the finale.