'Final Fantasy 7' Remake Release Date, Latest News & Update: Action-based Gameplay & More Details Revealed; PC Version To Launch With 'Final Fantasy 15'

Fans of the "Final Fantasy" enterprise are in for a ton of surprises. Reports of exciting new games and events have been circulating just in time to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the well-loved franchise next year. A remake of "Final Fantasy 7" is only the tip of the iceberg.

Square Enix is rumored to reveal the pilot episode of "Final Fantasy 7" remake in March 2017. There are reports that the next "Final Fantasy" will be filled with action-based gameplay compared to its predecessors. Game director Tetsuya Nomura is taking into consideration that some of the gamers are not fans of action-centered gameplay. He is currently developing a feature in the remake specially catered to these enthusiasts.

There are speculations that the remake of "Final Fantasy 7" will be launched for PC, alongside "Final Fantasy 15" in mid 2018. It is certain that the game will be available for PlayStation 4, together with "Final Fantasy 12: The Zodiac Age." The "Final Fantasy 13" trilogy remastered for high-definition television, with a resolution of 1080 and 60 frames per second (fps), will also be available for PS4.

To commemorate the story of the four young Light Warriors that had been enjoyed by fans for 30 years, Enix will be releasing a "Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Collection" for PS4 and PS Vita. VGLeaks reported that the collection will redistribute the first nine "Final Fantasy" games, which includes the 1987 and 2000 on NES, PlayStation and Super Nintendo. The collector's edition will contain special merchandise for the fans such as an art book, Chocobo plush toy, Nobuo Uematsu's songs, among others.

There will also be a Crystal Complete Edition for PS4, which includes all of the 30th edition items together with "Final Fantasy 10" and "10-2," "Final Fantasy 12: The Zodiac Age" remake, expansions and "Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn," "Final Fantasy 15" plus all downloadable content. Stay tuned to SWR for more updates on "Final Fantasy 7."