WithFinal Fantasy 7turning 25 this year, Square Enix gave fans updates on a couple of related projects that will be connected to the series. This includes the highly anticipatedFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Part 2, along with a couple ofspin-offs likeFinal Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis. Even Square Enix’s mobile battle royale prequel,Final Fantasy 7: The First Soldier, got a spotlight during the series' anniversary event. This event revealed that the game will be receiving a couple of new things for fans to try in its third season of content.
Final Fantasy 7: The First Soldierhas seen periodic updates ever since it was released, with a lot of its new content being cosmetics and weapons. This includes costumes based on otherFinal Fantasy 7spin-offs likeCrisis Coretoseasonal events forThe First Soldierbased on holidays like Easter. The game will be continuing to get support in its third season named Highway Star, which will add a new map, weapon, and more.
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This new trailer forFinal Fantasy 7: The First Soldiershowed off a new map known as Midgar Plateside, which contains a notable amount of landmarks in the city. This includes the Mako Reactor Core 1, the highway, as well as Sector 8. The game will also receive a new long-ranged weapon known as the Serpent Launcher which is a rocket launcher and the Dual Wheeler which is a magic assault rifle. Players can also command the power of water using a new materia that will be introduced to the game.
Alongside these additions,The First Soldierwill be getting a new Style class, known as Machinist. Players who choose this class will utilize a giant hammer weapon, which places an emphasis on heavy strikes. They will also get access to a new gadget that can carry them through the air like a hoverboard, where it can also fire missiles. A few items will also be added that can affect the minute aspects of the gameplay such as the Ifrit Belt and Drain Belt, which can either increase a player’s power or restore their health.
This new season forThe First Soldierwill also give players a new season pass that can give fans a series of new cosmetics. This includes exclusive skins, emotes, and more. Some of these costumes give players appearances based on various aspects ofFinal Fantasy 7’s mythos, such as a mechanical chocobo, the eldritch Jenova, or the Whispers. This season pass will be available until August 31, giving players plenty of time to try the newest additions.
Final Fantasy 7: The First Soldieris available for Android and iOS devices.
