Final Fantasy VII Remake Receives New Patch, Alters Tifa's Cut Scenes

Square Enix's acclaimed action RPG, Final Fantasy VII Remake, has undergone a recent update, tweaking specific cutscenes within the game.

Comparisons between footage pre and post the latest patch unveil alterations to certain cutscene video files, particularly those centered around Tifa's flashbacks, across all versions of the game. Notably, the end credits have also been revised, potentially to credit the staff members involved in this update. A deep dive into the Steam database files confirms the precise cutscenes that have been modified or substituted.

The most notable change observed in the comparison screenshots is the modification of Tifa's outfit to be less revealing. Square Enix's decision to implement this change around four years after the game's initial release remains unclear. Furthermore, it's uncertain whether this update addresses any existing issues with the PC version, although it seems focused on refining Tifa's character model in cutscenes during the Nibelheim flashback event.

Originally launched for the PS4 in April 2020, Final Fantasy VII Remake later received an updated edition, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, for PS5 and PC in 2021. Serving as the inaugural chapter in a trilogy aimed at reimagining the iconic 1997 PlayStation classic, the game transports players to the dystopian urban sprawl of Midgar. Assuming the role of mercenary Cloud Strife, players team up with the eco-terrorist group AVALANCHE to thwart the nefarious schemes of the megacorporation Shinra. Focused on events within Midgar, Final Fantasy VII Remake introduces a modified Active Time Battle (ATB) gauge, gradually filling up during real-time combat to execute special abilities like magic, items, and devastating attacks.