Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis is shutting down. Square Enix has announced that the free-to-play RPG will end service on October 6, 2026 at 11:00 p.m. PDT, which converts to October 7 at 2:00 a.m. EDT and 3:00 p.m. JST.
TL;DR – Key Info
- Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis ends service on October 6, 2026 at 11:00 p.m. PDT.
- That is October 7 at 2:00 a.m. EDT and 3:00 p.m. JST.
- Sales of paid Red Crystals ended on July 7, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. PDT.
- Existing Red Crystals can be used until the servers close.
- In-game events are scheduled to continue until end of service.
- Refunds for unused paid Red Crystals are available only for users residing in Taiwan.
- The game launched on iOS and Android in September 2023, followed by Steam in December 2023.
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What happened?
Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis will end service in October 2026. The announcement was published on July 7, 2026, alongside the immediate end of paid Red Crystal sales.
The management team said it had worked to provide the best possible experience since launch, but determined that continuing the service would be difficult. As a result, the game will remain playable only until the shutdown time.
Worth Knowing: This affects both the Japanese and Global versions of Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis, according to the producer’s letter.
End of service schedule
Square Enix has provided the main shutdown schedule, including the date of the end of service notice, the end of Red Crystal sales, and the final server closure.
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| End of Service Notice | July 7, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. PDT |
| Red Crystal Sales End | July 7, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. PDT |
| End of Service | October 6, 2026 at 11:00 p.m. PDT |
| Converted time | October 7 at 2:00 a.m. EDT / 3:00 p.m. JST |
What happens to Red Crystals?
Paid Red Crystal sales ended when the shutdown notice was published. Players who already have Red Crystals can continue using them until the game’s service ends.
Square Enix says refunds for unused paid Red Crystals will be available only to users residing in Taiwan. Details will be provided later in-game and on the official website.
Important: If you are eligible for the Taiwan refund process, Square Enix says account verification will be required. Do not delete the app or switch devices and reinstall until the refund process is complete.
Will events continue?
Yes. Square Enix says in-game events are still scheduled to be released and updated until the end of service.
That means players should still have new or updated content to play during the final months, even though the shutdown date has already been confirmed.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can you still play? | Yes, until October 6, 2026 at 11:00 p.m. PDT. |
| Can you buy Red Crystals? | No, sales ended on July 7, 2026. |
| Can you spend existing Red Crystals? | Yes, until end of service. |
| Will events continue? | Yes, events are planned until shutdown. |
Why is Ever Crisis shutting down?
Square Enix did not give a long financial explanation in the end of service notice. The company said that, after careful consideration, it determined that it would be difficult to continue providing the best possible experience for players.
Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis first launched for iOS and Android on September 7, 2023, before arriving on Steam in December 2023. Its shutdown means the game will close roughly three years after its mobile launch.
The bigger picture: Ever Crisis is another reminder that live-service and mobile RPGs can disappear completely once server support ends.
What players should do next
If you still play Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis, the main thing to do is use any remaining Red Crystals before shutdown and keep an eye on in-game notices for final events, updates, and refund information if you live in Taiwan.
Players who care about story preservation may also want to finish any remaining story content before the servers close. Once the shutdown process is completed, Square Enix says account information will be deleted to protect user privacy.
Final takeaway: Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis remains playable for a limited time, but its ending is now official. The countdown to October 2026 has started.