Final Fantasy VII Remake Sells Over Three Million Copies In Three Days

Written by Brandon Hofer on April 24, 2020

News: Square Enix’s return to Midgar has been a successful one so far both critically and commercially.

The highly anticipated Final Fantasy VII Remake was released earlier this month and early indications are that it is a big success for Square Enix. Apart from receiving glowing reviews from most outlets, Final Fantasy VII Remake exceeded 3.5 million sales worldwide in three days following its release on April 10, 2020. This figure includes both digital and physical sales with Square Enix noting that it has had “exceptional” digital sales, most likely in part due to the recent global situation.

Completely rebuilt from the ground up, Final Fantasy VII Remake is a reimagining of the iconic original game that re-defined the RPG genre. Along with unforgettable characters and a story revered as one of the most powerful within video games, the game also features a hybrid battle system that merges real-time action with strategic, command-based combat. 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.

Final Fantasy VII Remake draws players into a world where the Shinra Electric Power Company, a shadowy corporation, controls the planet’s very life force. Cloud Strife, a former member of Shinra’s elite Soldier unit now turned mercenary, lends his aid to an underground resistance group calling themselves Avalanche as they fight against Shinra’s oppressive force.

For those who are curious about the game there is a demo available right now on the PlayStation Network. The demo is basically the first mission of the game which can take you about an hour or so, especially if you are inexperienced. If you download the demo before May 11, 2020, you will receive an exclusive PlayStation 4 system theme.

Have you had a chance to pick up the Final Fantasy VII Remake yet? If so, what do you think?