Square Enix’s seminal masterpiece, Final Fantasy VII, has officially surpassed the 15.5 million sales milestone, further cementing its legacy as one of the most commercially triumphant entries in the franchise’s history. Since its landmark debut in 1997, the game has maintained remarkable momentum, fueled by consistent demand across modern platforms and various remastered editions.
Comparative data shows that since a mid-2025 update—which placed sales at 15.1 million—the classic RPG has moved an additional 400,000 units. This surge underscores a persistent global interest in the original experience. Notably, approximately 10 million of these lifetime sales were generated during the title’s initial run on the legendary first-generation PlayStation.
The game’s reach has expanded significantly through its availability on PC, iOS, Android, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, and it is even slated as a legacy title for the Switch 2. These accessible ports serve as a vital gateway, allowing a new generation of players to discover the journey for the first time while inviting long-time fans to return to Midgar.
The broader Final Fantasy series is projected to exceed 207 million total sales by early 2026. Within this vast catalog, the 1997 original remains the ultimate benchmark: for comparison, Final Fantasy XV has achieved 10.3 million units, Final Fantasy XVI sits at roughly 3.8 million, and the first installment of the Final Fantasy VII Remake project has cleared the 7 million mark.
Source: iXBT.games