Get Ready to ASCEND THE SHINRA TOWER
SQUARE ENIX has officially revealed a brand-new tabletop experience, ASCEND THE SHINRA TOWER – FINAL FANTASY VII Board Game, set to launch in January 2027. Developed in collaboration with Arclight, Inc., the upcoming release brings the world of FINAL FANTASY VII into a cooperative balance-based board game that blends strategy with steady hands.
Inspired by the iconic Shinra Tower, the game challenges players to work together as they carefully build upward using “Floor Tiles” stacked on “Wall Tiles” of different heights. With each level added, the structure becomes increasingly unstable, turning every move into a tense moment. Success depends heavily on teamwork, communication, and careful decision-making as players attempt to keep the tower from collapsing.
As players progress, familiar enemies stand in the way of Cloud’s ascent. By combining the strengths of allies, teams must overcome these threats while maintaining the tower’s balance. The main objective is to help Cloud reach the 8th floor without causing the structure to fall. Moreover, a final confrontation awaits him at the top.
The game also features newly created artwork supervised by Tetsuya Nomura. It showcases beloved characters like Cloud, Tifa, and Aerith in a charming, storybook-inspired style. These designs appear on both the packaging and the game’s wooden components. It offers a fresh visual take on the classic cast.
With its mix of tension, teamwork, and nostalgia, this release looks set to offer a unique tabletop twist on a legendary RPG. Pre-orders for the board game are now live on the SQUARE ENIX Store.