Square Enix is releasing a new version of Final Fantasy VII on Steam, current version to be renamed
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Square Enix is releasing a new version of Final Fantasy VII on Steam, current version to be renamed

by Mikhail Madnani on 29 January, 2026

Square Enix is releasing a new version of Final Fantasy VII on PC (Steam) with the original being renamed.

This re-release of the original Final Fantasy VII aims to provide an improved gameplay experience. It will be added for existing owners for free with the old version still playable. The original version will be renamed to Final Fantasy VII - 2013 Edition when this releases. More details on save compatibility and more are below:

To our Final Fantasy VII community,

We will be releasing a new version of Final Fantasy VII on Steam.

Following the launch of this new version, the current version will be renamed Final Fantasy VII – 2013 Edition.

Please review the below information to understand how this update will affect existing owners:

Availability of Versions

  • When the new version launches, Final Fantasy VII – 2013 Edition will no longer be available for purchase on the Steam Store.

  • Existing owners will continue to have access to Final Fantasy VII – 2013 Edition in their library.

  • The new version will be listed on the Steam Store as Final Fantasy VII.

Access for Existing Owners

  • All players who already own the 2013 Edition are eligible to access the new version at no additional cost.

  • Both versions will remain accessible in the owner’s Steam Library once the new version is released.

Save Data Information

  • Save data will not be compatible between the two versions.

  • 2013 Edition saves will only work with the 2013 Edition.

  • New version saves will only work with the new version.

Thank you for your continued support of Final Fantasy VII.

Final Fantasy VII is now available on PS4 (and backward compatible on PS5), Xbox One (and backward compatible on Xbox Series X|S), Nintendo Switch (and backward compatible on Nintendo Switch 2), iOS, Android, Steam, and the Xbox Store for PC.