Final Fantasy VII Remake uses Unreal Engine 4

"We place our trust in Unreal Engine 4 technology and tools."

Final Fantasy VII Remake runs on Unreal Engine 4, engine creator Epic Games announced.

“We realize how special Final Fantasy VII is to fans, and we place our trust in Unreal Engine 4 technology and tools to help deliver this long-awaited remake, crafted for modern platforms,” producer Yoshinori Kitase said. “Working with the team at Epic and having their support throughout this process was invaluable and we’re excited to bring the product of that collaboration to long-time fans and newcomers to the series.

Epic Games Japan manager Taka Kawasaki added, “We’re humbled that Square Enix has chosen Unreal Engine 4 to recreate one of the world’s most beloved video games of all time. It is a joy to work with the talented developers behind the franchise, and this marks an unforgettable moment in Unreal Engine history.”

Final Fantasy VII Remake is in development for PlayStation 4. It will be released in multiple parts. Read up further details here. Watch the new gameplay trailer here.