Square Enix has announced a brand-new version of Final Fantasy VII for Steam. This is not a patch. It’s a replacement.The existing release will be renamed FI...

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Square Enix has announced a brand-new version of Final Fantasy VII for Steam. This is not a patch. It’s a replacement.

The existing release will be renamed FINAL FANTASY VII 2013 Edition, while a new version becomes the default Steam listing. Existing owners get both versions for free but save files will NOT be compatible between them.

  • Schmuppes@lemmy.todayEnglish
    2·
    17 hours ago

    I read about the upcoming new version and pulled the trigger because Steam had the game for 5 €. The idea was that I might get a Steam Deck some time this year so I can play games on my commute. Will I not be able to play the game unless I open a hot spot on my phone?

    • thingsiplay@lemmy.mlEnglish
      2·
      17 hours ago

      I don’t actually know. Maybe you have to run it once with internet connection (right after downloading the game) to verify it? Steam allows for offline play, but not sure if the game allows that. I’ll test it quickly with disabling my internet connection for a second… don’t go away, wait a moment…

      1. OK so downloaded the game fresh and disabled my internet connection.
      2. Game does not run, internet required.
      3. Enabled connection, now the game launcher starts.
      4. Immediately closed the launcher and disabled internet connection again.
      5. Game runs without internet connection (not just the launcher).

      So yes, you have to run the game once and connect first, then you can play without internet connection.

      Note, this is the old version on Steam that will be renamed to 2013 Edition on Steam.

      • Schmuppes@lemmy.todayEnglish
        1·
        17 hours ago

        Thanks for checking, I appreciate that. Of course opening a hot spot with my phone won’t be a problem, but a bit annoying if it’s just for playing an old game.

        • thingsiplay@lemmy.mlEnglish
          2·
          16 hours ago

          Well, you have to do it only once. You don’t need constant internet connection. I mean you need internet to download the game, so just run it once and then you can play it offline without internet or wifi.

    • thingsiplay@lemmy.mlEnglish
      1·
      17 hours ago

      BTW if the new version comes out, you can keep this old one and get the new one for free (for owners of the old one). So maybe wait for the new version first, if its worth the changes. Just a suggestion.

      • Schmuppes@lemmy.todayEnglish
        2·
        16 hours ago

        Yeah, that’s why I decided to purchase it now. Get the old one while it’s still available and see what the new one is like.