Square Enix to End Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis Service Three Years After Launch

Square Enix has officially announced that Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis will shut down later this year, bringing an end to the free-to-play RPG just over three years after its original launch in September 2023. The game's online service will end on October 6, 2026, with the publisher thanking players for their support and confirming that all remaining in-game events will conclude before the servers go offline.

In a message to the community, the development team explained that the decision followed careful consideration, though no detailed reason for the shutdown was provided. Square Enix also apologized for the sudden announcement and outlined the remaining schedule, including the end of premium currency sales and the final updates planned before service concludes. Players will still be able to access the game until the official shutdown date.

Developed by Applibot and published by Square Enix, Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis retold the events of the Final Fantasy VII universe through episodic chapters while introducing original story content centered on Sephiroth's early years. The mobile and PC title combined classic RPG mechanics with gacha systems and received regular updates featuring new characters, costumes, and seasonal events throughout its lifespan.

The announcement marks the end of another live-service entry in the Final Fantasy franchise and closes the chapter on one of Square Enix's most ambitious mobile RPG projects. While Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis will no longer be playable after October, the broader Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy and related projects remain in active development, ensuring the franchise continues beyond the game's closure.