The love for was fraught with delays, as the COVID-19 crisis led to some retailers not receiving the game until after launch.
The time leading up to the release of Final Fantasy 7 Remake was chaotic, with retailers quickly selling out throughout Australia and Europe, as the game was available early in those regions. The international fans grew frustrated with these early releases, especially as Square Enix refused to release Final Fantasy 7 Remake early on the PlayStation Network. One of the most highly-anticipated video games of all time had a screwed up release schedule, with many fans unable to play the game as promised, while others received their copy way earlier than expected.
It seems that the strange circumstances surrounding Final Fantasy 7 Remake's release schedule did little to affect the enthusiasm for the game. According to a press release sent out by Square Enix, Final Fantasy 7 Remake sold 3.5 million units in its first three days of release. These figures include both digital and physical sales, which exceeds earlier Marvel's Spider-Man and its 3.3 million sales in three days.
It bears mentioning that Final Fantasy 7 Remake is a timed exclusive for PlayStation 4. The The Last of Us Part II is released.
The chaotic release schedule for Final Fantasy 7 Remake was frustrating for many fans, but the self-isolation period likely also helped the game in sales. The fact that people have a lot of free time on their hands means that new video games seem like a great way to spend time during isolation. Physical copies of Final Fantasy 7 Remake also sold out quickly in the regions where the game was released early, as fans tried their best to snag a copy before stores run out of stock. The release of Final Fantasy 7 Remake wasn't ideal, but the positive critical reception has proven that the game was worth the wait.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake is available now for PlayStation 4.
