Final Fantasy 7 — The First Soldier now available to download on Android and iOS

Square Enix has launched the next mobile title in the Final Fantasy franchise. Final Fantasy 7 — The First Soldier is a free battle royale game for Android and iOS. The game was announced earlier this year alongside another mobile title, Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis, as well as Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade. Similar to PUBG New State, the game has faced some network issues at launch. Square Enix is actively working to address the connectivity issues. In terms of gameplay, Final Fantasy 7 — The First Soldier features a blend of battle royale with Final Fantasy-style RPG elements.

What is Final Fantasy 7 — The First Soldier?

The First Soldier takes place before the events of Final Fantasy 7 in Midgar. The game has several elements from the Final Fantasy universe including chocobos, Ifrit, and more. Players can use ranged or melee weapons, special abilities, and magic to defeat other players and monsters, and become the last surviving soldier. By defeating players and monsters, you can gain experience to level up as well as unlock new items. At launch, Final Fantasy 7 — The First Soldier comes with its first season, Rise of Shinra. Similar to other free-to-play games, The First Soldier has in-app purchases and a season pass. You can buy various cosmetics such as Rufus skin, Tifa skin, Cloud skin, emotes, and more from the in-game store.