Square Enix there is officially registered “Final Fantasy VII Day” is celebrated as an anniversary day with the Japan Anniversary Association announced.
Final Fantasy VII for the first time the original PlayStation On January 31, 1997 in Japan, 26 years ago today (it’s already January 31 in Japan).
Here is a message Final Fantasy VII director and Final Fantasy VII Remake project producer Yoshinori Kitase on the game’s 26th anniversary:
January 31, 1997, same day Final Fantasy VII turned out, it was not an important day for only Final Fantasy series, but also marked the time when very big things began to move for those of us working on the game.
I remember being amazed at the incredible speed at which video game technology was advancing, and dreaming big things for the future.
With the establishment of this official anniversary day, I will now always remember them and cherish them in my heart.
Yoshinori Kitase
director, Final Fantasy VII
Producer, Final Fantasy VII Remake project
Final Fantasy VII is now available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Transition, PC through Steamvia iOS App Storethrough Android Google Playand the original PlayStation.