Rumour: FFVIIR coming 2017, I-IX PS4 collection next year, XIII trilogy coming to PS4

[Alpha Baymax]

If this is true (which I'm hoping it is,) the re-releases of XIII better include the DLC.

Remasters always include all the DLC involved. That's a core incentive to purchase the remastered version of the game. Though, isn't it a little bit too early for a XIII remaster?

 

[Blackdrazon]

Remasters always include all the DLC involved. That's a core incentive to purchase the remastered version of the game. Though, isn't it a little bit too early for a XIII remaster?

It's probably worth looking at the Steam release of XIII-2 and -3 to see how DLC will probably be treated: namely, everything was released except for the licensed DLC (the Mass Effect and Assassin's Creed costumes), and the Aerith set from Lightning Returns for god knows what reason. Probably VIIR related. I wouldn't be surprised if the new release did feature Aerith's costume as a means of promoting VIIR.

 

[Alpha Baymax]

It's probably worth looking at the Steam release of XIII-2 and -3 to see how DLC will probably be treated: namely, everything was released except for the licensed DLC (the Mass Effect and Assassin's Creed costumes), and the Aerith set from Lightning Returns for god knows what reason. Probably VIIR related. I wouldn't be surprised if the new release did feature Aerith's costume as a means of promoting VIIR.

It's a guarantee that the licensed DLC will not be available. The last thing Square Enix would want to do is to pay for licensed DLC for a remaster. It's too much financial and corporate hassle. As far as the Final Fantasy I - XI goes, some people genuinely believe that all those games cannot fit in one disc? I'm perplexed by that logic...

 

[shuyin_zer0]

It's a guarantee that the licensed DLC will not be available. The last thing Square Enix would want to do is to pay for licensed DLC for a remaster. It's too much financial and corporate hassle. As far as the Final Fantasy I - XI goes, some people genuinely believe that all those games cannot fit in one disc? I'm perplexed by that logic...

I don't think it's fitting them on one disc, but on one Vita cart? That's fishy lol

 

[Oracle Spockanort]

It's a guarantee that the licensed DLC will not be available. The last thing Square Enix would want to do is to pay for licensed DLC for a remaster. It's too much financial and corporate hassle. As far as the Final Fantasy I - XI goes, some people genuinely believe that all those games cannot fit in one disc? I'm perplexed by that logic...

The problem with licensed content tends to not be paying for it, but rather the fact that they'd need to renew the license at all. It usually isn't financially an issue because you can just include the what may need to be paid in the price of the collection...but dealing with the legalese is time consuming (and then I suppose paying lawyer fees can be expensive) and typically not worth it.

Looking at the collaboration SE had with Ubisoft and Bioware, they were most likely good will collaborations rather than something SE had to pay for but both companies mutually benefitted from the DLC sales.

 

[Antifa Lockhart]

The problem with licensed content tends to not be paying for it, but rather the fact that they'd need to renew the license at all. It usually isn't financially an issue because you can just include the what may need to be paid in the price of the collection...but dealing with the legalese is time consuming (and then I suppose paying lawyer fees can be expensive) and typically not worth it.

Looking at the collaboration SE had with Ubisoft and Bioware, they were most likely good will collaborations rather than something SE had to pay for but both companies mutually benefitted from the DLC sales.

It's also possible that since these games were developed in the era of DLCs and remasters, such a license would have covered that in perpetuity. Not 100% typical, but possible.

 

[Max]

I've been hoping for 8 and 9 to get the same PS4 treatment as 7, but this is even better. Here's to hoping.

 

[Recon]

I would hope the PSP version of IV is used. high-res sprites>DS polygons & also so we'll get the Interlude that way. But it's probably just gonna be a straight Steam port.

Agreed. Though I don't think that will happen.

No Dissidia port on ps4, hmm :frown:

Wishful thinking. We know it's possible since the hardware is practically the same.

A I-IX collection would be wonderful. Hopefully IX’s battle system will be sped up, like I was hoping for an official IX re-release. I just hope the price wouldn’t be astronomical, otherwise I couldn’t buy it. Maybe a XII Remaster will also be released next year?

Agreed. However, I don't think they normally tweak original ports....unless I'm mistaken (bcuz 2 lazy 4 research)

I've been hoping for 8 and 9 to get the same PS4 treatment as 7, but this is even better. Here's to hoping.

Do you think they are still popular to warrant remakes?

 

[Blackdrazon]

Do you think they are still popular to warrant remakes?

I believe Max is referring to the 2014 PS4 port of the 2012 PC release of FFVII. It would be a similar process for them to port the new PC versions of FFVIII and IX - though I hope they'd replace the PC soundtrack of VIII with the original like they did FFVII, for goodness' sake.

 

[Max]

I believe Max is referring to the 2014 PS4 port of the 2012 PC release of FFVII. It would be a similar process for them to port the new PC versions of FFVIII and IX - though I hope they'd replace the PC soundtrack of VIII with the original like they did FFVII, for goodness' sake.

Yeah this is what I meant, my bad for the confusion. Steam to PS4 ports of 8 and 9 With trophy support and the speed cheat would be awesome.

 

[LingeringVanitas]

It's not a rumor. The information was leaked. So they are releasing all that.

 

[gosoxtim]

It's not a rumor. The information was leaked. So they are releasing all that.

nothing is confrmed from yet until it the stuff is annouced so yeah it still a rumor

 

[Oracle Spockanort]

It's not a rumor. The information was leaked. So they are releasing all that.

Leaks are still rumors, man. Nobody can prove it is real until they actually happen or are announced.

 

[Noir]

I'm still holding out for this. Having a huge collection for Final Fantasy would be pretty handy. There are still a few titles I wish to play. However, I just wonder how it would work with all these remakes. Take 6's remake in particular. A lot of people were far from pleased with the look of the game, and I have to admit, I'm one of them. But there was also further issues, such as the Playstation 1 version, which was incredulously slow between battles, if I remember correctly.

 

[Pandymint]

I'm also still holding out for this. Mostly, I just want the I-IX or even just a I-VI collection. I've never played, I, II, III or V and what better way to have the opportunity? I'd like for them to be available on Vita as well, but Remote Play is a thing.

 

[VoidGear.]

A collection would certainly be something, and maybe I'd finally get myself to finish Final Fantasy II, no matter how absolutely much I detest it.

 

[LingeringVanitas]

nothing is confrmed from yet until it the stuff is annouced so yeah it still a rumor

Its not a rumor. Its been confirmed for a long time.

 

[VoidGear.]

Its not a rumor. Its been confirmed for a long time.

Oh? I actually didn't know about a real confirmation. Does anyone have a link to that at hand?

 

[Pandymint]

Its not a rumor. Its been confirmed for a long time.

Everything I have seen has still stated its only a rumor for now. Seriously, if you or anyone else has confirmation, that'd be nice to see.

 

[gosoxtim]

i'm keeping my expations low for the ff 30th anniversay i don't think ff7 remake will be there since nomura wont be there but i could be wrong but i don't expect a release date either