Tamoor Hussain of GameSpotstates that, while Remake is only the initial entry in a full reimagining of the original game, "It is rich in details that were previously unexplored, realizes new storytelling ambitions with confidence, and presents fresh perspectives that feel both meaningful and essential." XD, lol its all good im jokin too, tho it seems i got a number of downvotes by some very sensitive people loll. One of the most highly-anticipated video games of all time had a screwed up release schedule, with many fans unable to play the game as promised, while others received their copy way earlier than expected. It’s safe to say that players have embraced this modern retelling of one of the original PlayStation’s greatest sagas, and Final Fantasy VII Remake now has the numbers to prove it. Quelle: Square Enix Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Fans vermuten, Episode 2 wird während PS5-Showcase gezeigt Am Mittwoch, den 16. This milestone quite possibly makes Final Fantasy 7 Remake the fastest-selling PlayStation 4 exclusive of all time, as the original record holder, Spider-Man PS4, only sold 3.3 million copies within the same time frame. Display As Mobile Completely rebuilt using the best of modern gaming technology, Final Fantasy VII Remake is a reimagining of the iconic original game that re-defined the RPG genre. You can follow him on twitter @J_Broson for updates. FF7 Remake sales have been pretty damn good. pic.twitter.com/1n8EFQUPaJ, — Mat Piscatella (@MatPiscatella) May 22, 2020, Welcome to the new GameRevolution community platform. They’ve been so good, in fact, that Final Fantasy 7 Remake has set several records for both the Final Fantasy franchise and game sales in 2020. He hopes that working for this site will be his first step into the larger universe of online writing, since Megazord technology hasn’t been invented yet and he doesn't seem to have any Force powers. Again 4 months not 5, @Pinkie_pie Yeah, in 4 months, FFXV already sold more than FFVIIR. All of us would like to raise our Buster Swords to say THANK YOU to everyone who has supported us during launch, we hope you’re all enjoying the game! Share. Scott has been writing for Screen Rant since 2016 and regularly contributes to The Gamer. Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy 7 Remake has sold 3.5 million copies in three days, making it the fastest-selling PS4 exclusive so far. After five years and multiple delays and retoolings, these same fans were left in awe over the title’s updated take on the world of Midgar and its inhabitants, as well as a shocking twist ending that carried life-shattering ramifications for the game’s story going forward. But neither delays or early releases have put a damper on Final Fantasy 7 Remake's official launch, as according to Square Enix, between the game's physical and digital sales, it managed to sell over 3.5 million copies within its first three days. J. Brodie Shirey is just a simple man trying to make his way in the universe, but aren’t we all? Contact The chaotic release schedule for Final Fantasy 7 Remake was frustrating for many fans, but the self-isolation period likely also helped the game in sales. Final Fantasy VII Remake Sold Over 700,000 Units and Pushed PS4 Sales in Japan According to Famitsu. A graduate from York County School of Technology, he's self-published several books on Amazon, and once won 1st place at a regional computer fair for a CGI animated short. As JWeinCom says, I agree the sales are fine, good even. pic.twitter.com/f6vaDSHukD. FFVII has a chance to outperform it with stronger legs. 13-2 sold less than half of 13. If you aren't interested in FF a remake of a classic one is the series might put you off and if you (like me) don't like the changes you will be as well. You need better context. US NPD SW – Final Fantasy VII: Remake sets a new launch month Final Fantasy franchise sales record in both unit and dollar sales. If you’d like to see and learn more about the Final Fantasy VII Remake, you can  read our extensive review and our wiki full of guides to help you familiarize yourself with the game. Sure enough, massive shockwaves were sent throughout the gaming community when the long-hoped-for Final Fantasy VII Remake was announced back at E3 2015, launching immeasurable speculation among fans of the classic original who began hanging onto every announcement and news leak since. According to VG 24/7, the NPD has released video game sales figures for April earlier today, revealing that Final Fantasy VII Remake is the highest-selling title of the month. 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The fact that people have a lot of free time on their hands means that new video games seem like a great way to spend time during isolation. People have been asking for an FF7 Remake since gaming hit its stride in graphics — so for about ten years, give or take. @hoangnhatanh let's wait and see since ff7 remake isn't finished yet. 5 million in 4 months isn't too good nor is it bad, @Pinkie_pie : change nothing, FFXV sold 6m in less than 2 months with a much smaller install base, compared to 5m in nearly 4 months for FF7R with 110mil install base, Install base means nothing when the system is at the end of its life. That's 30 million games bought which is 3X the profits of the original. 7m by January 2018. This means that Final Fantasy 7 Remake is the fastest-selling PlayStation 4 exclusive, beating out Marvel's Spider-Man and its 3.3 million sales in three days. I think ffxv was overshipped, I remember seeing many copies everywhere and the game became really cheap very soon, also it wasn't exclusive, I think those numbers are really good and square seems to be happy. Plus, not to mention there are many purists who are not even bothering with it because of it not being a 1-1 remake. Doubt there will be as FFVIIR PS4 version will be perfectly playable on PS5. I think. The first game in the project is set in the eclectic and sprawling city of Midgar and presents a fully standalone gaming experience that goes deeper into the iconic characters and world than ever before. This is a huge success! It seems that the strange circumstances surrounding Final Fantasy 7 Remake's release schedule did little to affect the enthusiasm for the game. However, Square Enix did inadvertently confirm a PC version of FF7 Remake the day it launched. I mean but aren't 4th quarter launches always better regardless? The stellar sales show the level of demand there was for a remake of such a classic game. GT5P wasn't full price though. It'll be nice and awkward though, when Part II sells just half of this figure or less. Scott now writes game reviews for Screen Rant and The Gamer, as well as news reports, opinion pieces, and game guides.