During the first official livestream Square Enix has announced that the battle royale mobile game Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier will have a closed beta test in Japan and North America this June.
Japan
- Beta Period: 1 June 2021 - 8 June 2021;
- Recruitment Period: 7 May 2021 - 28 May 2021 12:00 JST
- Devices: iOS 13.0 (minimal 2 GB RAM) and Android 7.0 and up (minimal 3 GB RAM);
- More information on the official website.
North America (United States of America and Canada)
- Beta Period: 1 June 2021 - 7 June 2021 PDT;
- Recruitment Period: 7 May 2021 - 27 May 2021 8:00 p.m. PDT;
- Devices: Android 7.0 and up (minimal 3 GB RAM);
- More information on the official website.
In Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier, players will embark on an intense battle royale experience where they must fight to be the last SOLDIER standing. To do so, players will use magic and special abilities along with ranged and melee weapons to triumph on the battlefield. Players can choose between various styles, such as Warrior, Sorcerer or Monk, each of whom boast unique special abilities. In addition to other SOLDIER candidates, players must also contend with ferocious monsters who inhabit the outskirts of the city. By defeating them, players can gain experience needed to level up and unlock new weapons. Classic Final Fantasy elements abound in the game, such as rideable chocobos, powerful espers, including Ifrit, to summon and materia, which enables players to cast devastating spells. Players can customize their characters’ outfits and accessories, obtain various weapon and vehicle skins, emotes and more to create their own unique SOLDIER.
Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier will be released in 2021 for free with in-app purchases for Android and iOS devices.
