Skip to main content

Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Why trust us?

Final Fantasy VII Remake will be free on PS Plus, but subscribers can’t upgrade it

Sony revealed the next round of PS Plus games, which is headlined by Final Fantasy VII Remake. The catch is that players won’t be able to upgrade it to the upcoming PlayStation 5 version.

Final Fantasy VII Remake is will be available for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 subscribers to download starting on March 2, though it seems that PS5 owners will just get the PS4 version of the game. The announcement comes one day after Sony unveiled Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, a PS5 upgrade of the game that features new content.

Recommended Videos

The PS Plus version of Final Fantasy VII Remake will not be eligible for an upgrade to Intergrade, according to Sony. That adds a layer of confusion to an already strange upgrade system. Those who bought the game on PS4 can upgrade to the PS5 version for free, but they have to buy the game’s new content separately. It’s not clear if PS5 owners who claim the game will be able to add the new Yuffie chapter to it, or how much that would cost.

The rest of the PS Plus lineup is less messy. PS5 owners can grab the new Annapurna Interactive game Maquette for free the same day it launches. The indie puzzle game features voice acting by Bryce Dallas Howard and a unique perspective shifting mechanic.

PS4 and PS5 users can also grab third-person shooter Remnant: From The Ashes, while PSVR owners can grab Farpoint. All of March’s new PS Plus games will be available on March 2 and will be redeemable until April 5.

Giovanni Colantonio
As Digital Trends' Senior Gaming Editor, Giovanni Colantonio oversees all things video games at Digital Trends. As a veteran…
Can’t afford the PS5 Pro? Sony is selling refurbished PS5s for half its price
A standard white PS5 sitting near some small plants in a home entertainment center.

While people across the internet are reeling over the PlayStation 5 Pro's $700 price tag, the company has announced it'll start selling used PlayStation 5 consoles at a discount.

Sony has a new "PlayStation 5 Certified Refurbished" program on its PlayStation Direct store that offers consoles and DualSense controllers for less than their launch prices. Multiple colors of the DualSense will sell for $60, the regular PS5 for $400, and the PS5 Digital Edition for $350.

Read more
3 new PS Plus games you should play this weekend (August 16-18)
Image of Travis Touchdown scowling in No More Heroes 3

More games will be added to the PlayStation Plus Premium and Extra game catalog in less than a week, so now is the best time to catch up on some July additions you might have missed. Last month was a surprisingly strong one for the service, as it got plenty of compelling additions across all fronts. While additions like Remnant II and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion garnered the most attention as the highest-profile releases, several games that are more underrated than those slipped into PS Plus' game catalog at the same time. As such, I'm recommending three of those games to people looking for something to play on PS Plus this weekend.
No More Heroes 3

No More Heroes 3 is a ridiculous game from eccentric game developer Suda51 and his development studio Grasshopper Manufacture. It's an entertaining action game with hilarious writing and an enjoyable story about Travis Touchdown working his way up the Galactic Superhero Rankings to take on an alien prince named FU. What really gives the No More Heroes games their distinct flair is the fact that they aren't afraid to get meta. No More Heroes 3 will constantly call out the player directly and will sometimes even change up its gameplay, so it's better that I don't spoil that much and just recommend that you go and check this one out for yourself. No More Heroes 3 is available on PS4 and PS5 through the PS Plus Premium and Extra Game Catalog. It's also on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
The Jackbox Party Pack 9

Read more
You can now try out one of the PS5’s biggest 2024 exclusives for free
Rise of the Ronin's character on a horse.

If you've been on the fence about playing Rise of the Ronin, Sony is here to help you make a decision with a new free demo released on Wednesday.

The demo for this PlayStation 5 exclusive covers the game's first chapter, which features the battle with Gonzo and offers you your first major choice. If you're ready for the full experience, you'll be able to port your demo save data over. There are also four free avatars for your PSN ID now available.

Read more