Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Info Details PS5 Enhancements and Yuffie Episode - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 06 April 2021 / 1,840 Views
Square Enix has released new information on the recently announced Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, which will launch for the PlayStation 5 on June 10.
The latest information on the game details the enhancements that will be on the PS5 version of the game, as well as the new Yuffie episode.
Read the latest information below:
Intergrade:
The expressive power of lighting, textures, backgrounds, and more have been enhanced for the PlayStation 5 version of Final Fantasy VII Remake. Several new elements have also been added, including the ability to switch between “Graphics Mode,” which prioritizes 4K resolution, and “Performance Mode,” which prioritizes smooth operation at 60 frames per second; “Photo Mode” to capture in-game scenes; a new episode starring Yuffie as the protagonist; and more.
Users who own the PlayStation 4 version of Final Fantasy VII Remake can upgrade to the PlayStation 5 version free of charge (100 yen for Japanese users). The new episode starring Yuffie requires a separate purchase. Save data from the PlayStation 4 version can be carried over.
Lighting
Lighting has been improved all around, from towns to fields and more.
Fog Effects
Fog effects have also been enhanced, creating a more realistic atmosphere in Midgar than ever before.
Textures
The resolution of some textures have been upgraded, depicting the the world in more detail than ever before.
Photo Mode
With Photo Mode, you can position the camera, as well as adjust the angle, colors, exposure, and more to take the perfect screenshot.
Performance Mode / Graphics Mode
In Performance Mode, the game prioritizes a stable, 60 frames per second frame rate. In Graphics Mode, it prioritizes high-resolution at 4K.
New Episode Starring Yuffie:
Story
In the disorder of the Mako Reactor 5 explosion in Midgar, Wutai “Shinobi” operatives Yuffie—a girl wearing a Moogle cloak—and Sonon—her reliable partner—maneuver behind the scenes under secret orders. Their target: the “Ultimate Materia” developed by Shinra Electric Power Company.
With the cooperation of Avalanche HQ, they set foot into enemy territory for revenge and to restore the glory of their hometown. Guided by the planet’s tears, the gears of a new fate begin to turn.
Yuffie Kisaragi (voiced by Yumi Kakazu in Japanese)
A member of the “Shinobi,” Wutai’s elite corp of ninja operatives. She styles herself as both a ravishing beauty and world-class materia hunter, as well as various other titles. She trifles with enemies using her huge shuriken and nimble movements. She fights to save her hometown, which lost its glory following its defeat in the war against Shinra. She infiltrates Midgar under the secret orders of the new Wutai government.
Sonon Kusakabe (voiced by Yoshimasa Hosoya in Japanese)
A soldier born in Wutai. He trained under Yuffie’s father, Godo Kisaragi, and is a student of kempo and bojutsu. He fought in the war at a young age, through which his resentment towards Shinra grew stronger. He has been assigned to work with his younger-but-senior associate Yuffie for an infiltration mission. With a serious demeanor, he kindly follows his reckless partner.
New Episode
In the new episode, Yuffie and company’s activities take place over the course of two chapters. The Wutai Shinobi who infiltrated Midgar collude with Avalanche HQ, and and attempt to steal the “Ultimate Materia” from Shrina Electric Power Company.
Yuffie specializes in both close-range and long-range combat, allowing you to enjoy exhilarating battles unlike any of the other playable characters using the shuriken and ninjutsu
Yuffie also has various unique field actions. With her shuriken, she can break “Shinra Boxes” and activate other mechanics from a distance. She can also perform ninja-like actions such as crossing a wire fence.
Thanks, Gematsu.
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Why do Japanese users need to pay for the free update?
Does the Yuffie dlc cost extra or is it part of the free PS5 upgrade?
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“ Users who own the PlayStation 4 version of Final Fantasy VII Remake can upgrade to the PlayStation 5 version free of charge (100 yen for Japanese users). The new episode starring Yuffie requires a separate purchase. Save data from the PlayStation 4 version can be carried over.”
Wow. The remake of the remake
They couldn't rework all textures or bumb up the texture resolution to 8k size?
They didn't give details on what is the final res of the textures. Just said some have been updated, we also don't know what was the res before.
Everything sounds all good except the added fog effects.. poor decision on Squares behalf as adding in fog doesnt actually make the game look any better, in some cases the other version looks better not having it implemented. This sounds like a decision of "Fog is an effect, lets add it in" rather than see if it actually improves the image. Fog normally gets added to hide rendering not for a visual boost.
Just my 2 cents.
There was already fog in the PS4 version, they just improved it.
Improving it makes the visuals look worse. The older version actually looks cleaner in some areas. Have a look at the comparison videos.
I looked and prefer the newer version. Anyway your first comment was factually wrong.
Good for you, I prefer no fog. If i had the option ill be switching it off. You continue to take things way out of context, weather its improved or added makes no difference, more fog is still more fog and the PS5's fog levels look higher which to me, isn't something i would prefer.
Considering those foggy claims of yours, you are clearly confusing things.
I have no idea what you are saying.
It's a weird Japanese regulation...
