With the release of the highly anticipated second part of the Final Fantasy VII remake, many players are burning through this long-awaited experience to see where this fresh story for the beloved game takes them. However, many PC players have been feeling left out of the experience due to where the game resides.
Unlike console platforms that give players a singular spot to purchase hardware, things are a bit more complicated for PC gamers. The two biggest platforms players can purchase their games from are, of course, Steam, and the official Microsoft store after their merger with Xbox and the Windows operating system.
However, another popular PC games' market is the Epic Games store. Many players may recognize the Epic Games name as the team who made the hit battle royale, Fortnite. Console players may not have even been aware that they had their own store. But what does this have to do with Final Fantasy VII?
For a brief explanation, many PC players do not like using the Epic Games store. Many players do not trust the company with their data or feel that the company is more focused on supporting AAA developer companies. Steam simply has a more optimized interface and support for community-made content in its Workshop.
This all ties back in to Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. The game's initial release took place on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. However, its PC release was on the Epic Games store rather than the more commonly used Steam platform. Afterwards, players wondered if the game would ever come to Steam.
Luckily, following the recent array of video game announcements the month of June tends to bring, we finally have more information about this game. Square Enix's recent announcements have brought more information
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