Square Enix Reveals Gamescom 2019 LineUp, Which Includes Final Fantasy VII Remake

Written by Brandon Hofer on August 07, 2019

News: Get a chance to check out Cloud and company in action at the Square Enix booth, along with other upcoming titles.

Square Enix has revealed their Gamescom lineup for this year and it looks like they have a lot to show. If you are a fan of any of their upcoming titles I highly suggest you plan accordingly and decide what you want to try and see at the show. Beginning August 20th through August 24th in Hall 9, Square Enix will be showcasing playable demos for Marvel’s Avengers, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Final Fantasy XIV Online, Trials of Mana, as well as a playable demo for Kingdom Hearts 3 if you haven’t had a chance to play it yet.

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 May 15, 2020 simultaneously for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Stadia, and PC.

For the first time in Europe, visitors will also 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 on March 3, 2020..

Trials of Mana, the latest title in the revered Mana series and full remake of the RPG classic, will make its global debut at the show with a brand-new playable demo. Entirely rebuilt and revamped with action-RPG battle, leveling and skill systems as well as modern 3D graphics, attendees can check out an early section of the game, playing as just some of the memorable characters that the full game will offer when it launches in early 2020.

Critically-acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV Online returns to Gamescom, with a booth powered by Acer latest Predator gaming hardware to maximize everyone’s gaming experience. There will be intense challenges, great prizes and an exclusive program of stage shows with the makers of the game including Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida, and Main Scenario Writer and World Lore Creator Banri Oda. These events will be taking place throughout the week, all culminating in a big cosplay competition on Friday, August 23rd. Finally, the largest Final Fantasy XIV Online Fan Gathering to ever take place in Germany is set to be in Cologne on the evening of Friday, August 23rd. More information on how to attend can be found here: https://sqex.to/F79nx

The Square Enix booth will also offer a sneak peek at merchandise prototypes for the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Remake, as well as an open demo space for visitors to try out the latest Square Enix Products board games.

Life is Strange 2: Episode 4 ‘Faith’ also debuts at Gamescom 2019. Experience the trailer for the riveting next chapter in the Diaz brothers’ journey towards a new life in Mexico, as the story reaches its most thrilling and complex entry yet. The second season of the award-winning franchise from Square Enix External Studios and the Life is Strange team at DONTNOD Entertainment, continues on August 22nd, 2019.

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