Final Fantasy 7 Remake's PS5 upgrade to finally become available to PS Plus redeemers

Final Fantasy 7 Remake'due south PS5 upgrade to finally go available to PS Plus redeemers

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Gamers who redeemed the PS5 version of Final Fantasy 7 Remake on PS Plus will finally exist able to upgrade to the PS5 version this week, it'southward been confirmed.

The official Final Fantasy 7 Remake Twitter business relationship, appear the news, stating that, starting December 22, those who redeemed Concluding Fantasy vii Remake every bit office of PS Plus' March 2021 offering volition be able to upgrade the critically acclaimed title to the PS5 version for costless.

Final Fantasy vii Remake Intergrade, an enhanced version of the game that includes the EpisodeINTERmission DLC, was released for PS5 in June, with those who purchased the PS4 version of the game able to upgrade to the PS5 version for free – though the DLC included in Intergrade needed to be purchased separately.

Square Enix stipulated at the time that those who had redeemed the PS4 version via PS Plus would not be able to take advantage of this free upgrade – but now it's manifestly had a change of middle.

In addition to the free upgrade for PS Plus redeemers, the tweet announced that Last Fantasy 7'south EpisodeINTERmission, featuring Yuffie, volition be 25% off for a limited time, so those who practise take reward of the upgrade can pick up the DLC at a discount.

Starting this Wednesday...• PS Plus subscribers who previously redeemed @FinalFantasy VII Remake via @PlayStation Plus will be able to upgrade to the PS5 version of the game.• Episode Intermission, the DLC featuring Yuffie Kisaragi, will be 25% off for a limited time! moving-picture show.twitter.com/mnkCIRR586December xix, 2021

Analysis: a double-edged buster sword

For many of those who redeemed Concluding Fantasy 7 Remake when it was available on PS Plus, news that they can now upgrade to the PS5 version will be well-nigh welcome. Whether you've managed to go your hands on a PS5 yet, or not, knowing that you'll be getting the best possible version of the game (for free) on Sony's latest hardware is certainly a lovely early Christmas present.

Still, for others, the u-plow on upgrading for PS Plus redeemers may feel more similar a lump of coal in a stocking, as some players volition have outright bought Last Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade on PS5 (costing $69.99 / £69.99 / $114.95), following the news that they wouldn't be able to upgrade their PS Plus redemption. Whereas, at present, those who redeemed the game on PS Plus can upgrade to the PS5 version for gratis and so choice up the Yuffie DLC at a 25% disbelieve (unremarkably the DLC costs $xix.99/$19.99).

And so, while Foursquare Enix'south change of heart is ultimately a good thing, we can't assist but feel it could have been communicated meliorate and earlier, which would accept saved some fans from shelling out for an upgrade they could have gotten for free.

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