Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier tournament registration opens with $10k prize pool

Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier is getting an online tournament. Registration is now open.
Square Enix is hosting an official online tournament for Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier in North America. Starting today until August 5 at 2:59 AM Eastern Time, players can register for the tournament and test their skills for a chance to win various rewards, including a piece of the $10,000 cash prize pool.
We have the important dates and prize details below!
Key Dates
Tournament Registration
- July 22 – August 5 at 2:59 AM EDT
In-game Qualifiers
- August 12 – August 14
Preliminary Round
- August 21
Finals Round
- August 27 and 28
Rewards and Prizes
All players who register and participate in the in-game Qualifiers will receive free participation rewards, such as an in-game title and banner, and a character and weapon skin exclusive to the tournament.
The winners of the tournament will have the opportunity to claim a $10,000 cash prize pool. The cash prize pool will be broken down into the following awards:
- First Place: $6,000 USD ($2,000 USD per player)
- Second Place: $3,000 USD ($1,000 USD per player)
- Third Place: $900 USD ($300 USD per player)
- MVP: $100 USD
In addition, winners will get their hands on a ton of Shinra Credits for in-game items and cosmetics.
How to watch
The Finals will be broadcasted on the official Square Enix Twitch channel.
Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier is a free-to-play game with in-app purchases on Android and iOS devices. You can download it through the App Store and Google Play.