Square Enix has now announced that both Final Fantasy VII and the remaster of Final Fantasy VIII will start in December 2020 will be available in a box version in a double pack for the Nintendo Switch.

In Final Fantasy VII, gamers slip into the role of Cloud Strife, who tries to save the world from the unscrupulous Shinra energy company. The former member of the elite unit SOLDIER receives support from the resistance group Avalanche, which fights for the life of the planet.

In addition to a rousing and impressive story, Final Fantasy VII also offers the following features:

• Triple speed mode: With this mode, the game can be experienced at triple speed.
• No Encounters (no random battles): Through said feature random battles can be switched off – so the players can concentrate on the story undisturbed.
• Battle Enhancement Mode : Suitable for newbies who prefer light fights.

About 20 Years after the original game, the remaster of Final breathes Fantasy VIII brings new life to the characters and story of the classic. As a player you fight side by side with the SeeD recruit Squall Leonhart and the resistance fighter Rinoa Heartilly, who work together to save the world from the military nation Galbadia.

Final Fantasy VIII Remastered offers the the following features, which according to Square Enix should further improve the gaming experience:

• Battle Assist ( Combat Assistant): With this feature, players have permanently maximized HP and ATB bars and can trigger limit breaks at any time.
• No Encounters: With this feature, players can turn off random battles in order to enjoy the story undisturbed.
• Triple Speed ​​Mode (mode to triple the Game speed): With this mode you can experience the game at three times the speed.

The double-pack version of Final Fantasy 7 and Final Fantasy 8 Remastered will be available from December 4th 2020 will be available in stores and can now be pre-ordered from selected retailers and from the SQUARE-ENIX store. In addition, on December 4th 2017 a box version of the remaster of Final Fantasy 8 for the PlayStation 4 will be released. All information about the Remakes of Final Fantasy 7 can be found here.