The PS4 version of Final Fantasy VII isn't just a simple remastering of the original, but instead will be an entirely remade version of the beloved PS1 game.

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In an IGN interview, executive producer Shinji Hashimoto told us that the team tasked with bringing the JRPG classic to Sony's modern console is looking back at the original to see what needs to be changed.The game will be more than just an update, in other words. It will be a full-blown remake. "We're putting in a lot of careful thought to meet" the expectations of fans, Hashimoto told us.When asked why the time for a remake was now, Hashimoto said conversations had happened over the years, but schedules of key figures, including director Yoshinori Kitase and character designer Testuya Nomura, conflicted.However, Hashimoto said "timing worked for this now." The Final Fantasy VII Remake was announced during Sony's E3 2015 press conference, and the news was met with enthusiasm from more than just the gaming faithful. News of the Final Fantasy VII remake helped to boost Square Enix's stock by 2.9% , putting it at its highest level since 2008.Last December at the PlayStation Experience, Sony first announced the return of Final Fantasy VII , but many fans were disappointed to learn it was a simple port of the PC version.

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