Final Fantasy 7 Remake will be free for PlayStation Plus subscribers this March
You won't be able to upgrade to the PS5 version of FF7 Remake though.
Today saw a lot of Final Fantasy 7 Remake news, including the game’s PS5 version, two FF7 mobile games, and even the release of the FF7 Remake soundtrack on streaming platforms. Now, another big Final Fantasy news has been announced!
Sony has just revealed the PlayStation Plus free games for March 2021, and the highlight game is Final Fantasy 7 Remake! Aside from FF7 Remake, the other free games for March include Farpoint (VR), Maquette (for PS5), and Knack 2 in Asia. Meanwhile, players in the US will get Remnant: From The Ashes instead of Knack 2.
PS Plus members, get ready to explore Midgar and take on the Shinra Electric Power Company as Final Fantasy VII Remake, Knack 2, Farpoint (VR) and Maquette (PS5) are your free games for the month of March!
Posted by PlayStation Asia on Friday, February 26, 2021
There is a catch with FF7 Remake’s inclusion in the PS Plus free lineup. Players who claim FF7 Remake for free via PS Plus will not be able to upgrade their copies to the PS5 version. For comparison, players who have bought the game for PS4 will get a free upgrade to the PS5 version.
While the lack of a PS5 upgrade path might not be ideal, it’s still quite a surprise to see such a massive triple-A title be given away to PS Plus subscribers not even a year after release.