Final Fantasy has been such a massive franchise that spanned across decades and across multiple console generations. There’s been some truly standout installments from this long-running series as well. One of the more beloved games of the series was Final Fantasy VII, a title that blew up in multiple markets when it initially launched in 1997 for the Sony PlayStation. Since then, fans worldwide have pleaded for Square Enix to return and bring out a remake for this JRPG installment. Fortunately, in 2020, we finally got the first part of this remake. Since this game installment was so massive, the developers could only deliver the game in parts. We’re going to receive Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the second installment to this trilogy remake, in 2024.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Game Director Confirms This Will Be A Standalone Experience
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Fans have been pleading for years, hoping that Square Enix would provide a remake of the beloved Final Fantasy VII video game. This title launched back on the original PlayStation. Of course, we now know this remake was finally put into production, but it won’t be a complete experience with just one game. In fact, the first part of the remake has already been published, and you can enjoy it right now. However, if you’ve already played the first game in the remake collection for Final Fantasy VII, your eyes might be set on that next installment, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
The next major release for the remake is set to be Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Today, a new interview from Square Enix has been published. The game director, Naoki Hamaguchi, gave us a bit more insight into what we can expect for this upcoming installment. For starters, we know that all the locations featured in this game will go up to the Forgotten Capital. However, the game director did confirm that you don’t have to play the previous installment, Final Fantasy VII, to enjoy this game. Naoki stated that all of the remake project titles are designed to be standalone games.
That might be a relief if you don’t want to go back and play Final Fantasy VII; it might be a bit odd not to, but at the very least, it’s confirmed you don’t need to have played the game. Although the game director did say that it might be worthwhile to play that first remake, but there would be an included digest movie to catch players up to speed on the narrative if you wish to just start with this installment.
All three of the remake project titles have been designed as standalone games in their own right, so any can be enjoyed fully, even if you haven’t experienced the previous games.
I do think it’s worthwhile to play FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE before REBIRTH, but it’s not essential. If you want to know what happened in the previous game, there is a ‘story so far’ digest movie in the game that will get you up to speed.
Even though this is a remake, some new elements still exist to enjoy. For instance, combat has been changed since the original release as players will get a more action RPG experience. That combat has been enhanced with more synergy skills in the upcoming game. Likewise, additional side content will be added to expand the narrative further. Just what all players can expect is still a bit of a mystery, but it does look like the original storyline is intact. We’re just getting a bit more extra content to experience.
The game director highlighted some of the additional features coming to the game, such as minigames. It’s noted that the original installment to the Final Fantasy VII release had several minigames, so the developers wanted to expand
Square Enix Reveals Special Meaning of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Art
When it comes to video game hype, game developers will do all kinds of things to get their fans ready for what’s coming, including leaving plenty of clues or “insights” into various promotional materials for the game to see if they notice them. For Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Square Enix has already dropped a couple of trailers highlighting the game world’s larger scale and the characters you’ll see in it. They’ve also dropped hints about the game’s story, including whether a certain character will die at the end of the title. But now, Square Enix has revealed something interesting about a key piece of art.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Gets New Details and Will Be At NYCC!
It’s interesting how much information is coming out about Final Fantasy VII Rebirth in recent weeks, given that the title won’t launch until early next year. It’s possible that Square Enix doesn’t want you to forget about the game and thus build up the hype for many months until it’s at a “fever pitch.” Or they just think that right now is the best time to do the reveals! Either way works in the minds of gamers. The good news is that today was one of those “reveal days” because plenty of information was dropped about the title.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s Open Ended Approach Was a Response to Remake’s Linearity Criticism
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is going to be a much more open experience than its predecessor, and it seems like fan feedback was among the reasons behind this.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is 150 Days Away From Launch
It may seem odd to do certain “countdown” posts for video game launches. But when it comes to the biggest games of the year? Ones that will likely define what the year will be like gaming-wise? Sometimes, it’s nice to get things out there and help build up the hype even more! In this case, we’re talking about Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the second part of the “Remake Saga” from Square Enix that will tear things up when it arrives on PS5 next year. This year has been great for getting key insights into what the game will be like, and fans are pumped.
Square Enix Breaks Down Red XIII In Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
When Square Enix decided to not only remake one of the best RPGs ever but divide it into several parts to truly flesh out the story and characters, there would always be “sacrifices” in each game that players would have to deal with. In the case of the first remake title, one of the sacrifices was limiting the story to the Midgar saga and thus restricting who you could get in your party. The original title only let you control Cloud, Tifa, Barret, and Aerith. However, in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, many more characters will be available to you for use in combat. That includes the epic Red XIII.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Will Expand Key Supporting Characters
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth may not be released until February next year, but the hype around the title grows with every new insight. The recent trailers highlighted numerous expansions into the world of the remake saga, as well as the characters that will help dominate the story. However, as with the first title, there will be expansions outside of the “expected story” that will help make things feel fleshed out. Both the game’s official Twitter handle and the creative director behind the title have shed some insights on this matter, not by focusing on main characters but key supporting ones.
Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth pre-order guide
The latest installment of the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy launches on Feb. 29 exclusively for the PlayStation 5. Dubbed Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, this iteration builds on the first game that takes place exclusively in Midgar. The sequel promises to be much bigger, taking Cloud Strife and company to plenty of regions filled with mini games, quests, and other challenges — some of which were not present in the original 1997 game.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth details regions, exploration, world intel, mini games, and combat
Square Enix has released new information and screenshots for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth introducing some of the game’s regions, exploration, world intel, mini games, and combat.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Gameplay Showcases Queen’s Blood, Piano Mini-Game and The Grasslands
Square Enix’s Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has received new gameplay and details thanks to various hands-on impressions over the past few days. However, the development team hosted a stage event at Tokyo Game Show 2023 to show off even more, from The Grasslands and its mini-games to more combat. You can also check out more gameplay courtesy of Famitsu below.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – TGS 2023 stage event gameplay, Grasslands mini-games trailer
Square Enix showcased over 30 minutes of gameplay footage and a new trailer for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth focused on mini-games playable in the Grasslands during its Tokyo Game Show 2023 stage event.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Will Have Faithfully Recreated Map
While the first part of the “remake saga” by Square Enix was remarkable in many respects, many people felt “confined” throughout the game because we didn’t go outside Midgar until the end via cutscenes. That was one of the initial promises about Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, that you would finally be able to see the world of Gaia in full and not just one massive city within it. Thankfully, Square Enix has kept that promise, and based on the previews that have been going around, players will have plenty to enjoy as they go to certain iconic locations.