Square Enix confirmed today its Gamescom 2019 lineup, and it features both of its upcoming major titles, Final Fantasy VII Remake, and Marvel's Avengers.
Both Final Fantasy VII Remake and Marvel's Avengers will be available in playable form.
In a worldwide first, fans at Gamescom 2019 will play a hands-on demo for MARVEL’S AVENGERS ! Gamers at the Square Enix booth will battle as Captain America, Iron Man, the Hulk, Black Widow, and Thor experiencing the preliminary incident of this original Avengers story, launching on the 15th May 2020simultaneously for thePlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, Stadia, and PC.
For the first time in Europe, visitors will experience the highly anticipated FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, with a hands-on demo showcasing the reimagining of the iconic original game that re-defined the RPG genre. Across 72 stations, show attendees will get their first look at the game before its release for the PlayStation®4 system on 3rd March 2020.
As mentioned in the press release, this will be Marvel's Avengers playable debut worldwide. The FFVII Remake was available in playable form during the E3 2019, but it's not yet clear if this will be the same demo or a brand new one.
Other Square Enix products will also be showcased. Trails of Mana will be available in playable form, while Life is Strange 2: Episode 4 ‘Faith’ will get a new trailer.
Final Fantasy VII Remake launches on March 20th on PlayStation 4. Marvel's Avengers will be released on May 15th on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Stadia.
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