Learn about the difficulty level in Final Fantasy 7 Remake (FF7 Remake, FF7R)! Including how to unlock hard mode, each changes, how to change difficulty setting and more!!!
Table of Contents
Difficulty Levels In FF7 Remake
3 Types Of Difficulty Available At The Start
When starting your game in FF7 Remake, you will be a able to choose from Classic, Easy, & Normal difficulty level. These difficulty can be changed at any time in the game, so you will be able to adjust depending on your game experience.
Classic Auto Controls Characters In Battle
Classic mode will auto control you and other character's actions in battle. The game difficulty will be identical to Easy mode, & will help players who have hard time frantically controlling each character.
Obtained Item & Story Will Not Change For The 3 Difficulty
The 3 difficulty available will not affect what items you get or how the story progresses, & will solely dictate the difficulty in battle.
Recommended Difficulty To Play
Difficulty Level Features
| Difficulty | Description |
|---|---|
| Classic | Battle actions will be automated More focus on using Command menu in combat Game difficulty identical to Easy mode |
| Easy | Forgiving difficulty for player preferring to enjoy the story |
| Normal | Default difficulty set for balanced experience in combat |
| Hard | By completing the Main Story quests up to Chapter 18, you'll gain access to Hard Mode. |
Play On Normal Difficulty Recommended For 1st Run
Although being the highest difficulty out of the levels available first, the Normal difficulty will bring you the ideal action battle experience you are meant to play.
Swap To Easy If Having Difficulty
If you are having difficulty while playing, consider changing difficulty to Easy and adjust your experience while you play the game. Classic serves more for when you have no way to win a battle on other difficulties.
How To Change Difficulties
Change From System & Option Menu
You may change your difficulty at any time from the menu by selecting System, and Option.
