Square Enix to close Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis on Oct 6

Square Enix will permanently shut down its mobile and PC game Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis on October 6, 2026, concluding the live-service title after nearly three years of operation. The game, which compiled and retold stories from across the Final Fantasy VII universe with a focus on the early years of antagonist Sephiroth, will become unplayable on all platforms after that date.

The developer announced the decision in a statement, citing challenges in maintaining the expected level of service. According to a letter from the development team, it became difficult to balance production costs with the creation of new, high-quality character weapons, gear, and costumes. The company stated it chose to end the game rather than produce lower-quality content to sustain it. Sales of the game's premium currency, Red Crystals, have been discontinued, though players can spend any existing currency until the shutdown. Refunds for unused currency will be available, though reports indicate this option is currently limited to residents of Taiwan.

Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis first launched on iOS and Android in September 2023, followed by a Steam release in December of that year. The game...