July 2026

Here you can find news items that were posted on Hell and Heaven Net in the past.

Square Enix

GOG has announced that two games from the Star Ocean series are now available for purchase on GOG: Star Ocean: The Second Story R and Star Ocean: The Divine Force.

Star Ocean on GOG.com

Star Ocean: The Second Story R is a 2.5D remake of the 1998 original Star Ocean: The Second Story. The story begins with Claude, a Federation officer, who finds himself transported to an undeveloped planet. While searching for a way home, an encounter with a girl named Rena draws them into a quest to save her people, just as an ancient prophecy foretold. Players will begin their adventure with either Claude or Rena, and depending on their choice, the perspectives and the allies' players recruit will change. Players will get to know party members through the unique ‘Private Actions System’, which will allow them to grow relationships and unlock a variety of different endings.

Star Ocean: The Divine Force is the sixth major installment in the series released in 2022. Meet Raymond as he crashes onto an unfamiliar planet from his spaceship and is immediately attacked by some unfriendly local wildlife. Coming to his rescue is Laeticia, the crown princess of the Kingdom of Aucerius.
Next to the standard version the digital deluxe edition is available for purchase.

The games are currently on sale. Star Ocean: The Second Story R is 50% off and Star Ocean: The Divine Force is 60% off. Click here to go to the GOG promotion page.

Final Fantasy VII

Square Enix has recently announced that Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis will end service on 6 October 2026.

Here's the full announcement:

Thank you for playing FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS.
This is a message from the management team.

We regret to inform you that we will be ending service for FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS on Oct. 6, 2026, at 11:00 PM PDT.
We understand that this news may be disappointing, and we sincerely apologize for the abrupt nature of this announcement.
Since the launch of the App Store and Google Play versions on Sep. 7, 2023, and the Steam version on Dec. 6, 2023, we have worked to provide the best possible experience for our players. After careful consideration, however, we have determined that it will be difficult to continue doing so and have made the decision to end service.
Below you will find the details regarding the end of service.

EOS Schedule

End of Service Notice

Jul. 7, 2026, 7:00 PM PDT

Red Crystal Sales End

Jul. 7, 2026, 7:00 PM PDT
*Red Crystals in your possession can be used until the end of service.

End of service

Oct. 6, 2026, 11:00 PM PDT
*In-game events are scheduled to be released and updated until the end of service.
*To protect users' personal information, account information will be deleted once all procedures associated with the end of the service have been completed.

Unused In-Game Currency (paid) Refunds — Taiwan Residents Only

Details will be provided in-game and on the official website at a later date.

  • When processing inquiries regarding unused in-game currency (paid Red Crystals), your account information will need to be verified. Please do not delete the app or switch devices and reinstall the app until the refund process has concluded.
    Refunds are available only to users residing in Taiwan.

  • We hope you continue to enjoy FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS during the limited time remaining until the end of service on Oct. 6, 2026, at 11:00 PM PDT. Thank you, as always, for your support.

The FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS Management Team
July 7, 2026

  Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis release date

Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis is an RPG developed by Square Enix and Applibot and was released on 7 September 2023 on mobile platforms and later also on PC via Steam. The game reimages Final Fantasy VII and the Complilation games timeline and received criticism for being a gatcha game.

Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis screenshot

Only the story of Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII needs to be told. The story will bne released in three parts from July through August.