Square Enix released another short video about the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis, this time looking at the game’s co-op multiplayer battle feature. When using it, up to three players will be able to group up to take on more difficult bosses.
The trailer shows a party of Cloud, Zack, and Glenn teaming up to take down a Red Dragon. In this mode, each player controls one party member, rather than the other two allies being controlled by AI like in single player. By coordinating in combat, players will be able to resurrect each other’s characters or gain bonuses by using the same commands together. Interestingly, it appears that each player will be able to set their own Command Stance, a feature detailed in a previous video that usually applies to the whole party.
You can watch the full Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis multiplayer video embedded in the tweet below:
Introducing the Game: Co-op Battles
Match with up to 3 players to take on the fight together. Communicate with your team to defeat powerful bosses with your combined strength. #FF7EC #FF7EverCrisis #FF7 pic.twitter.com/vYb9xKKxqN
— FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS_EN｜FF7EC (@FFVII_EC_EN) August 17, 2023
While players can select from a variety of pre-made messages to display in the lobby or during battle, it is not confirmed whether or not they will be able to type their own messages as well to better co-ordinate during fights. Similarly, while the trailer promises in-game rewards, it does not explain whether they are exclusive to multiplayer or if they will be the same as those we can earn in singleplayer
As well as co-op, previous Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis teaser videos have shown off new features in the battle system as well as a new story featuring Sephiroth.
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis will launch for mobile devices on September 7, 2023.
