When was Final Fantasy VII released?
Final Fantasy VII was released on the 31st of January 1997 in Japan. The game was released in North America on the 7th of September 1997 and in Europe on the 17th of November 1997.
Questions about Final Fantasy VII
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who is the main character of Final Fantasy VII?
The main character of Final Fantasy VII is Cloud Strife, a mercenary who claims to be a first-class SOLDIER but is actually a failed infantryman. His identity is constructed from the shattered memories of a dead friend named Zack Fair and warped by Shinra's experiments with alien cells and Mako energy.
What platform was Final Fantasy VII released on?
Final Fantasy VII was released on the PlayStation from Sony Computer Entertainment. Square abandoned the Nintendo 64 version due to technical limitations and the excessive strain on the Nintendo 64 hardware caused by the 2000 polygons needed to render the Behemoth monster.
Who composed the music for Final Fantasy VII?
The musical score of Final Fantasy VII was composed, arranged, and produced by Nobuo Uematsu. The soundtrack includes the track One-Winged Angel, which was inspired by The Rite of Spring by Igor Stravinsky and rock and roll music from the late 1960s and early 1970s.
How many copies of Final Fantasy VII were sold worldwide by September 2025?
As of September 2025, the original version of Final Fantasy VII has sold over 15.3 million units worldwide. The game became the best-selling title in the series with these sales figures.