RPG juggernaut Square Enix is known for its work on the beloved Final Fantasy series. 2020 is set to be a really big year for the company. With Final Fantasy VII Remake approaching it’s April 10th release date, fans are eagerly awaiting more news. Earlier today, Square Enix disclosed their plans for the upcoming PAX East 2020 convention. PAX attendees will get their hands on Final Fantasy VII Remake, as well as 2010’s Final Fantasy XIV Online, at their two booths, #12011 and #15010. The company has also created a variety of ways for to engage with their favorite games.
Following are the details:
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE (Booth #12011)
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- Playable gameplay demo – Fans can get hands-on with the game at the SQUARE ENIX booth.
- Signing session – Voice actors Britt Baron (Tifa), John Eric Bentley (Barret), Briana White (Aerith), Erica Lindbeck (Jessie) and Gideon Emery (Biggs) will sign for players on Saturday, February 29: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sunday, March 1 at 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (EST). A limited number of tickets for the signing session will be available at 10:30 a.m. (EST) each morning in the signing session area of Booth #12011.
- Epic photo opportunity – Players can have their photo snapped with Cloud’s iconic Hardy Daytona motorcycle.
- Giveaways – double-sided posters featuring the new artwork of the captivating cast of FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE – Cloud, Aerith, Tifa, Barret and Red XIII will be available at the booth.
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online (Booth #15010)
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- Ruby Weapon Battle Challenge – Attendees can take on the fearsome Ruby Weapon—the latest 8-player trial released with Patch 5.2. Those who emerge victorious will receive an “I BEAT RUBY WEAPON” t-shirt.
- Photo Opportunity – Fans will have the chance to snap a photo in front of our expansive themed backdrop while posing with a selection of “real-life” weapons from Shadowbringers™.
- Poster Giveaway – PAX attendees who visit the FINAL FANTASY XIV booth can receive a double-sided poster featuring artwork of the jobs of FINAL FANTASY XIV drawn by Lead Character Concept Artist Yusuke Mogi, while supplies last.
- Developer Livestream – Join FINAL FANTASY XIV Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida and Lead Character Concept Artist Yusuke Mogi for a special livestream titled “The Artwork of FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Look Behind the Screen.” The stream will be hosted on the official FINAL FANTASY XIV Twitch channel on Saturday, February 29 at 8:00 p.m (EST).
- Postcard Giveaway – Fans can receive a free postcard for the upcoming tactical mobile RPG, WAR OF THE VISIONS™ FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS®, featuring artwork of Y’shtola in her FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers attire. In addition, attendees who have pre-registered for the game can receive a double-sided art card. Both items will be available at the FINAL FANTASY XIV booth, while supplies last.
Outriders™- People Can Fly Developer panel – “A New Flavor of Sci-Fi: Creating the Universe of Outriders,” will take place on Saturday, February 29 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. (EST) at the Albatross Theatre. Join Lead Writer Joshua Rubin and key members of the Outriders team as they discuss the process of creating a dark and brutal Sci-Fi universe from scratch. Featuring exclusive new content and information about Outriders, the highly anticipated upcoming RPG Shooter from Square Enix External Studios and People Can Fly.
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Additionally, fans can visit the Square Enix Booth #12011 to purchase the latest SQUARE ENIX merchandise from BRING ARTS, PLAY ARTS KAI, plush toys, FINAL FANTASY Trading Card Game (FFTCG) and tabletop games:
- Check out the newest t-shirts, FINAL FANTASY XI: Mithkabob, FINAL FANTASY XIV – THE SUNDERING: HYDAELYN KICK & FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE: CLOUD.
- Attendees will be able to purchase FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers acrylic stands of favorite characters ahead of their release on the Square Enix Store.
- Purchase cards and learn to play the FINAL FANTASY Trading Card Game; earn promotional cards and get tips on how best to use the newly released Cloud vs. Sephiroth 2-player deck.
PAX East2020 is being held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center from February 27th through March 1st. More information on Square Enix can be found on their official website, as well as their official Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
