Gaming company Square Enix has just announced that the release of the much-awaited Final Fantasy VII Remake will be delayed to April 10. The game’s worldwide release was initially announced to be March 3, 2020, but Square Enix has decided to delay its release “in order to ensure we deliver a game that is in-line with our vision, and the quality that our fans who have been waiting for deserve”.

The official statement by FFVII Remake producer Yoshinori Kitase reads in full:

“We know that so many of you are looking forward to the release of FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE and have been waiting patiently to experience what we have been working on. In order to ensure we deliver a game that is in-line with our vision, and the quality that our fans who have been waiting for deserve, we have decided to move the release date to April 10, 2020.

We are making this tough decision in order to give ourselves a few extra weeks to apply final polish to the game and to deliver you with the best possible experience. I, on behalf of the whole team, want to apologize to everyone, as I know this means waiting for the game just a little bit longer.

Thank you for your patience and continued support.”

Square Enix has revealed three editions available for the game upon release: the Deluxe, Digital Deluxe, and 1st Class Editions. Editions. The Deluxe Edition contains an art book, a mini-soundtrack CD, and a DLC Materia for Cactuar. The Digital Deluxe Edition will contain a digital art book, a digital mini-soundtrack CD, and a DLC Materia for Carbuncle and Cactuar. The 1st Class Edition includes all the content from the Deluxe Edition, a DLC Materia for Carbuncle, as well as an updated Play Arts Kai figure of Cloud Strife astride his iconic Hardy Daytona motorcycle. Those who pre-order the game will receive a DLC Materia for Chocobo Chick. Digital pre-orders will also include a theme for the PS4 menu.

Source: Anime News Network