Final Fantasy VII Now Available DRM-Free on GOG; New Steam Version Replaces 2013 Edition
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Square Enix has released a new PC version of Final Fantasy VII on both Steam and GOG. The GOG release marks the first time the original PC version is officially available DRM-free on the platform.
The new version is priced at $11.99/€12.99. On GOG, it launches with a 60 percent discount valid until March 8, 2026 at 6 PM CST.
According to the official store description, this release is an upgraded version of Final Fantasy VII – 2013 Edition and does not include any story changes or additions.
The following extra features are included:
◆ 3× speed mode
Play through the game at up to three times the speed! This feature can only be used in battle, travel, and select events.
◆ Ability to turn battle encounters off
Activate this option to turn off random encounters. Story event battle still must be completed to advance the story.
◆ Battle enhancement mode
Activate this mode to recover HP/MP during battles and max out the Limit gauge.
◆ Autosave feature
Access for FINAL FANTASY VII - 2013 Edition Owners
All players who already own the 2013 Edition are eligible to access the new version at no additional cost.
Both versions will remain accessible in the owner’s Steam Library
Save Data Information
Save data will not be compatible between the two versions.
2013 Edition saves will only work with the 2013 Edition.
New version saves will only work with the new version.
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About FINAL FANTASY VII
First released in 1997 on the PlayStation® computer entertainment system, FINAL FANTASY VII celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2022. The game is universally regarded as a hallmark title of the RPG genre. The original title received high praise for its epic storyline, unique characters, and movie sequences that utilized the most cutting-edge technology of the time. Since then, the game revolving around iconic hero, Cloud Strife and his pursuit of the antagonist Sephiroth has sold over 15.3 million copies worldwide and continues to receive widespread acclaim from critics and fans around the world. The popular game has even expanded into spin-offs, films and merchandise.
Now, Square Enix’s FINAL FANTASY VII remake project created by a team of original and new developers, retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct, and standalone games. The first game of the trilogy, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, PS5® and PS4® consoles and PC. FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, the second game in the trilogy, has been praised by both players and critics across the globe, earning more than 125 perfect scores from media and 40 Game of the Year awards, and is available now for PC and the PS5® console. It will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support on June 3, 2026.