Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is a remaster of the original Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII, featuring a complete HD graphics overhaul, a remastered soundtrack, a reimagined UI, and an updated combat system.
The game quickly won acclaim thanks to innovative gameplay, likeable characters and an impactful narrative that added even more detail and richness to the world of Final Fantasy VII. Now it’s coming back in a new and improved form.
The story
The story begins seven years before the events of Final Fantasy VII (1997) and follows Zack Fair, a young and ambitious Shinra SOLDIER operative. Zack is tasked with tracking down a missing SOLDIER 1st Class operative named Genesis Rhapsodos.


Shinra’s Experiments
As Zack’s adventure unfolds, he discovers the dark secrets of Shinra’s experiments and the monsters they create. The game features a number of characters from the FINAL FANTASY VII franchise such as Cloud, Sephiroth, Aerith and others.
Do I need to have played Final Fantasy VII to play this?

No you don’t!
One of the brilliant things about Crisis Core is that it works as an exciting standalone adventure in its own right.
You don’t need any existing knowledge of Shinra, Mako, or anything else in Final Fantasy VII to follow the story.
That said, there’s a genuine thrill in seeing how the games connect. Each game adds richness and detail to the others – and fans will delight at seeing how it all links up.
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion Launch Date Trailer
Game details
- Release date: 13th December 2022
- Digital Download Size: 16.1GB Additional storage may be needed on your console for installation or software updates.
- Category: Action, RPG
- Players: 1
- Play mode: Handheld mode, Tabletop mode, TV mode
- Publisher: Square Enix
Supported Play Modes

TV mode

Tabletop mode

Handheld mode
Software compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite. Additional accessories may be required (sold separately). See support for details.