Much like Kingdom Hearts III , Square Enix's upcoming Final Fantasy VII Remake will be powered by Unreal Engine 4.

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"We realize how special Final Fantasy VII is to fans, and we place our trust in Unreal Engine 4 technology and tools to help deliver this long-awaited remake, crafted for modern platforms," Square Enix producer Yoshinori Kitase said in a statement.Taka Kawasaki of Epic Games Japan also spoke to the partnership, saying: "We’re humbled that Square Enix has chosen Unreal Engine 4 to recreate one of the world’s most beloved video games of all time. It is a joy to work with the talented developers behind the franchise, and this marks an unforgettable moment in Unreal Engine history."Additionally, Geomerics has revealed that Final Fantasy VII Remake will make use of its lighting technology, Enlighten, "as the indirect lighting solution of choice." According to the company's announcement , the team "will continue to work closely with Square Enix throughout development to ensure the final lighting quality exceeds expectations."Square Enix unveiled a new, combat-filled trailer for Final Fantasy VII Remake this past weekend at PlayStation Experience. The company also announced the game will be released in multiple parts

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