Introduction: The Excitement and Disappointment
In recent years, Square Enix has faced a rollercoaster ride concerning its PC ports, and fans have had no shortage of reactions. Remember the euphoric screams during the 2015 E3 announcement of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake? That moment was a sweet glimpse of what was to come. Fast forward to 2021, and we were met with an unfortunate reality: the stuttery PC version of the very same title, leaving many with tears of disappointment rather than joy.
The Unforgivable Delay
It’s hard to overlook the fact that this barebones PC release followed a staggering 20-month delay post-console launch. Fans had waited eagerly for what should have been a monumental title for Square Enix. The further insult? Its exclusivity on the Epic Games Store, which left many feeling locked out from the gaming experience they craved. The level of anticipation was sky-high but fell woefully short in execution.
Square Enix’s Road to Redemption
In light of this, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Square Enix’s CEO announced a renewed focus on multiplatform releases aimed at winning over PC users. With major delays and underwhelming launches—such as the Kingdom Hearts collection limping onto Steam three years later—it’s clear that Square Enix has consistently fumbled the bag. Will the company finally rise to the occasion and deliver the ports its titles deserve? Only time will tell, but here’s hoping for less ‘not-a-bang-but-a-whimper’ and more joyful release days in the future!
