Shinra Corporation

Lore & Background

Released on November 17, 2021, this title is set 18 years before the events of the original Final Fantasy VII. In this narrative, the company focuses on establishing the SOLDIER program to bolster their military forces. The game features battles set within a virtual reality recreation of Midgar, mirroring the 'Virtual Reality System' and 'Shinra Combat Simulator' mentioned in the text. No other lore regarding Shinra's origins, resource extraction methods (Mako), or planetary impact is present in the provided source material.

In Their Own Story

The only narrative segment involving Shinra found in the source describes the events of Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier. This free-to-play battle royale game follows SOLDIER candidates as they participate in the company's efforts to strengthen its military. The gameplay involves 3 versus 3 multiplayer arena matches that blend action elements with RPG mechanics, all taking place within a virtual reality simulation of Midgar. The text notes that while there is not much narrative element due to the gameplay nature, the setting and lore are incorporated into the experience. The game received regular updates but was shut down on January 11, 2023.

Reader's Guide

The only operational detail provided is the existence of a virtual reality recreation of Midgar used for training or combat simulation in Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier. All other details regarding the company's hierarchy, global influence, or eventual fate are absent from this specific source.

Did You Know?

• The Shinra Electric Power Company is mentioned as the organization establishing the SOLDIER program in Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier, set 18 years before the original game.
• Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier featured battles within a virtual reality recreation of Midgar similar to the 'Shinra Combat Simulator'.
• The mobile game featuring Shinra's early SOLDIER candidates was shut down on January 11, 2023.
• The source text mentions that the Compilation includes products set in the world and continuity of Final Fantasy VII (1997), which is where the full scope of Shinra's story originally appeared.