New version of original Final Fantasy VII for PC now available

Square Enix has released the recently announced new version of the original Final Fantasy VII for PC via Steam and GOG for $11.99.

Users who already own Final Fantasy VII for Steam will receive the new version for free, and the old version will remain accessible to existing owners under the name Final Fantasy VII – 2013 Edition. However, the 2013 Edition is no longer available to purchase, and save data is not compatible between the two versions.

Here is an overview of the updated game, via its store pages:

About

The world has fallen under the dominion of the Shinra Electric Power Company, a sinister corporation that has monopolized the planet’s very life force as Mako energy. In the urban megalopolis of Midgar, an anti-Shinra rebel group calling themselves Avalanche have stepped up their campaign of resistance.

Cloud Strife, a former member of Shinra’s elite SOLDIER unit now turned mercenary, lends his aid to the rebels, unaware that he will be drawn into an epic battle for the fate of the planet, while having to come to terms with his own lost past.

This product is an upgraded version of Final Fantasy VII – 2013 Edition with additional features (there are no changes or additions to the story).

Key Features

The following extra features are included:

• 3x 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