Summary
Final Fantasy 7released version 1.03 on the Switch version of the original title, which removed all previous restrictions on sharing specific cutscenes from the game using the Capture Button. The restriction removals from version 1.03 ofFinal Fantasy 7on Switch are the same as those from version 1.04 of the PS4 and Xbox One ports.
First released on the PlayStation in 1997,Final Fantasy 7was a game of many firsts for theFinal Fantasyfranchise. Between the transition from 2D sprites to 3D character models,the unforgettable story, and the move from Nintendo hardware to Sony’s disc-based PlayStation,Final Fantasy 7set the tone for other titles in the series. Due to its success on the PlayStation,Final Fantasy 7was subsequently ported to Windows PCs by Eidos in 1998. 15 years later, Steam received a remade version ofFinal Fantasy 7in 2013, which served as the basis for current console ports. The Switch version ofFinal Fantasy 7was released in 2019.
Although the ongoingFinal Fantasy 7 Remakesaga has garnered plenty of attention, the modern port of the originalFinal Fantasy 7recently received an unexpected change. According to the patch notes (andcorroborated by Nintendo Life),Final Fantasy 7version 1.03 on Switch removed previous restrictions on the console’s sharing features, including screenshots and videos that could not be taken during specific moments in the game’s main story. This change is also included inFinal Fantasy 7version 1.04 on PS4 and Xbox One. One of the cutscenes affected by the new update wasAerith’s death at the hands of Sephirothin the Forgotten Capital. Before versions 1.03 and 1.04 were released, Square Enix temporarily disabled the ability for consoles to take screenshots or record videos of Aerith’s death while the scene played out. No other changes were reported in theFinal Fantasy 7version 1.04 patch notes.
Often regarded as one of the most shocking andsaddest moments in theFinal Fantasyseries, Aerith’s death was a major plot twist for first-time players. Although she was removed from the party, Aerith remained an integral focus of the events that followed inFinal Fantasy 7, including allowing the Lifestream to fight back against Sephiroth’s Meteor spell.
ThoughtheFinal Fantasy 7series has released multiple gamessince 1997, its unforgettable moments and characters have stood the test of time. WithFinal Fantasy 7 Remake’s third part in development, it remains to be seen what story changes will be made compared to the original.
Final Fantasy 7 Version 1.04 Patch Notes (November 2024)
All previous restrictions for sharing features have been removed fromFinal Fantasy 7on the following platforms:
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