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Square Enix communicated that physical copies of Final Fantasy VII Remake may not reach players on the game’s release date due to “unforeseeable changes in the distribution and retail landscape.” (via Eurogamer).
Though the worldwide release date of the game has not been moved, the global economic impact of the pandemic has caused complications across countless industries. The developer brought the community up to speed in a statement published to Twitter, citing “extraordinary circumstances.”
Release update information. #FF7R pic.twitter.com/oZ6XXBX5hR
— FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE (@finalfantasyvii) March 18, 2020
“Our priority is the wellbeing and safety of our fans and customers, taking into account regional government and World Health Organisation advice,” it said. “The worldwide release of Final Fantasy VII Remake on April 10 will go ahead,” it continued, but clarified that it is “increasingly likely that some of you will not get hold of your copy of the game on the release date.” The company said that it would issue another announcement on the status of shipments on March 20, and will do its best to keep players informed ahead of April 10.
If players do have questions for Square Enix about Final Fantasy VII Remake, it pointed them towards its customer service channels or the retailer they placed the physical order with.
Final Fantasy VII Remake will launch for the PlayStation 4 on April 10.
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