Final Fantasy 7 Remake could arrive on PS Plus in March, but cannot be upgraded to the PS5 version

The PS4 version of Final Fantasy 7 Remake could arrive on PS Plus next March, at least in Japan – but it won’t switch freely to the new PS5 version. Twitter user aibo, the Japanese PS Store listing for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade includes small print indicating that the original PS4 game will be added to PS Plus, with the odd detail that the small print indicates it was added on March 1, which is … next week. Basically this listing adds that “The PlayStation 4 version ‘FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE’ obtained as a free game by subscribing to PlayStation Plus cannot be upgraded to the PlayStation 5 version.”

It’s unclear exactly how this upgrade process would be stuck, given that most upgradable PS4 / PS5 games automatically offer a new version – the game may be offered as a “ PS Plus Editon ”. separate to prevent an upgrade. It should also be noted that Japanese PS Plus games may differ from those in other territories. We reached out to Sony and Square Enix for comment.

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade was announced at yesterday’s PlayStation State of Play event and offers free upgrades (with game save transfer) to those who have purchased Final Fantasy 7 Remake on PS4. It seems that this privilege does not extend to those who claim a PS Plus version.

Intergrade is an extended edition of FF7 Remake, featuring performance and graphics modes, improved textures, fog effects, lighting and faster load times, as well as a new photo mode and feedback support. haptics of the DualSense controller. Along with Intergrade, a bonus episode featuring Yuffie will be released that will only be playable for owners of the PS5 version of the game.

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