Vincent Valentine

is taking cues from previous sequels. But even to begin with, sequels are few and far between. Since each series entry distinguishes itself so well from what comes before and after, very few of them have such direct sequels as has. While it's not totally unheard of, this is the first game to get a direct sequel in over a decade, and probably the first ever to be planned from the beginning as a trilogy.

's robust combat system is one of the game's greatest strengths, but it could also create one of the biggest design hurdles for to overcome. Combat in the series has evolved and experimented a lot over the years, going from the iconic Active Time Battle system that gave turn-based mechanics some added pressure to a number of recent experiments with real-time action. found a new balance in a unique hybrid of the original game's systems and real-time action, a powerful cocktail that doubled down on.

covers a big story with a wide cast of characters, but there are two in particular who could benefit from receiving an DLC treatment. introduced the idea of filling in story gaps with a DLC through the Yuffie-focused, which debuted the new version of the classic character and sent her on a mission to infiltrate Shinra. Although it's not 100% necessary to play through the side chapter before , it adds important context for her character and teases some threads that follows.

More than 20 years after the original game changed the way many of us see video games, Square Enix revived Final Fantasy 7 via the first part of its remake. Now the game is bigger than ever before as the second installment in the remake trilogy, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, has taken the world by storm. Leaving Midgar and traversing the fictional world beyond, Draculabyte has celebrated Rebirth's success by curating a range of t-shirts that mash-up the game's characters with iconic metal bands.

Square Enix has officially begun development on the third and final part of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy.

Matthew Mercer, the prolific voice actor who played Vincent Valentine in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, recently discussed how he first found out who he would be voicing and how much it took him by surprise. While Vincent Valentine was an optional, missable party member in the original Final Fantasy 7, he played a major role in the backstory and larger expanded universe of the original game, quickly becoming a fan favorite that gamers couldn’t wait to see again in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.

Yuffie pops up several times throughout the earlier parts of , but she can't actually join the party until Costa del Sol, where the party is presented with a choice regarding the Materia-obsessed ninja. Here, she challenges Cloud to a fight to prove who should be the leader of the party, to which the mercenary can respond with either "" or " Unlike most decisions, this one can be a bit intimidating, as the implied possibility of failing to gain Yuffie as a party member could be disappointing.

Square Enix has released a four-party documentary series for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth titled “Inside Final Fantasy VII Rebirth,” which uncovers the stories behind the making of the RPG through the eyes of the development team.

The Shinra Manor contains a locked vault in . Finding the hidden password will unlock the door and reveal its secrets. This is a mandatory main story quest that needs to be completed to progress the narrative.

On top of bringing back the entire core playable cast of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, its upcoming sequel, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, is also set to add new playable party members in the form of Red XIII (who appeared as an AI-controlled companion towards the end of the previous game) and Cait Sith- though not all major new characters that are being introduced are going to join the main party in combat.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's director, Naoki Hamaguchi, has revealed how Cait Sith plays in a recent preview, confirming that he'll still have luck-based abilities.

When it comes to passionate fanbases, you'll struggle to find many as passionate as Final Fantasy. Most of the time, that passion translates into amazing fan art, cosplay, music, and every other work of creative art you can think of. Unfortunately, it can also manifest into something rotten, as legendary Final Fantasy writer Kazushige Nojima recently complained about abuse he's been receiving on social media over the direction of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.

Final Fantasy fans got a closer look at Vincent Valentine and Cid Highwind in a new trailer released for Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth at The Game Awards 2023. The trailer also served as the debut of FF7: Rebirth’s main theme ‘No Promises to Keep’ composed by famed Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu.

Square Enix has released the “Theme Song” trailer, as well as new information and screenshots for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth introducing the Gold Saucer, Corel Prison, Vincent Valent, Cid Highwind, relationships, and more.

A new Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth trailer debuted during The Game Awards 2023, and it's full of firsts for the upcoming sequel.

A demo related to a Final Fantasy 7 mobile game all-but lost to history can now be enjoyed thanks to the work of some very dedicated fans.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's producer, Yoshinori Kitase, recently said that he "can't say anything" about Genesis being in the game, which makes it sound like he probably won't make an appearance.

Matthew Mercer has confirmed he's the voice actor behind Vincent Valentine in Square Enix's forthcoming Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.

Square Enix hosted a panel for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth at New York Comic-Con 2023 hosted by Critical Role’s Matt Mercer, in which the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth voice cast discussed their experiences voicing the game’s iconic characters. During the panel, Matt Mercer confirmed he will voice Vincent Valentine, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi appeared for a surprise question-and-answer session at the end.

Following a barrage of news and announcements last month, Square Enix’s Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has looked very good. From new Synergy Attacks in combat to extensive side content with over 100 hours of gameplay promised, there’s a lot for fans to dive into, including new playable characters like Red XIII, Cait Sith and even Sephiroth (albeit briefly).

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's Vincent Valentine is being voiced by famous voice actor Matthew Christopher Miller, better known as Matt Mercer.

Vincent is coming out of his coffin. Announced at the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth voice cast panel at New York Comic-Con, the voice actor for the gun-toting ex-Turk has been officially confirmed: Matt Mercer. This comes after fans claimed the prolific voice actor was the character when he appeared in the latest State of Play.

The wait is over, we finally know who's playing Vincent Valentine in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Confirming the news himself at New York Comic Con, Matt Mercer is playing the fan-favourite companion, as he joins the story in the sequel.

Final Fantasy 7 Ever Crisis has shed brand new light on Sephiroth's backstory, and it somehow makes the character's story even more tragic.

Square Enix’sFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth has had many details revealed over the past week or so, from the reveal of Junon and The Grasslands to the sheer amount of content in the upcoming RPG. The developer also clarified that Vincent Valentine, who appeared in the State of Play trailer, would not be playable.

Final Fantasy 7 series creative director Tetsuya Nomura has confirmed that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth won't be getting any DLC.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth apparently isn't getting any sort of post-launch DLC.

The highly-anticipated second part of the Final Fantasy VII Remake, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, has received 19 minutes of TGS 2023 gameplay.

Fan favorite Final Fantasy VII character, Vincent Valentine, got a bit of spotlight in the launch date reveal trailer for Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth. However, that doesn’t mean you’ll get the chance to control the hockey-haired ex-Turk. Square-Enix has stated in a Q&A posted by Game Informer that, while Vincent will join the party, he will be relegated to the sidelines.

Square Enix has confirmed that Vincent Valentine won't be playable in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and will instead fight alongside the party like Red XIII did in Final Fantasy 7 Remake.

Several new details and gameplay for Square Enix’sFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth are available following various hands-on impressions and previews. Thanks to an interview with Game Informer, the team has confirmed that Vincent Valentine will not be playable.

trailers have already shown off a significant number of locations returning from the original game. As the sequel to, roughly aligns with the second half of 's Disc One, which is where the game's map opens up significantly. While the first half kept the party confined within the massive city of Midgar, the second grants them access to the open-world map for the very first time. While some parts of it are still saved for Discs Two and Three, or at least until the party finds a way around some difficult terrain, this transition represents a significant broadening of the game's scope.

PlayStation held it's second State of Play showcase for 2023 earlier this week, giving us a closer look at some of the titles we can expect to see on PlayStation consoles over the next year. We got a first look at Resident Evil 4's Separate Ways DLC, alongside a very close release date, as well as some new footage from Marvel's Spider-Man 2. The biggest reveal was a new gameplay trailer for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, which showcased some more combat as well as first looks at Cait Sith and Vincent Valentine.

When and whether other versions will come remains unknown.

Square Enix has confirmed that summons will return in FF7 Rebirth, allowing players to unleash monsters upon their enemies. It’s unclear whether the summons from FF7 Remake will be returning, but we know for sure that some familiar faces from FF7 will be appearing in the game, as well as at least one brand-new summon.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth fans are picking up on a few intricate details in the new key art for the remake sequel.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth putting Cloud on a segway is winning the hearts of a lot of fans.

is the second in the trilogy to be announced and is finally on its way with an official release date, a new trailer, and a plethora of impressive items in the Collector's Edition pre-order. The upcoming RPG appears to pick up directly where ended, and developers say it will have around 100 hours of gameplay to experience. This second installment will include a deep narrative to follow the adventures of the first in the trilogy, as well as fun mini-games and a large and expansive overworld to explore.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is set to launch on February 29, 2024, for PlayStation 5.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's producer knows fans want to see "one scene" in particular, and we've got a pretty good idea of which scene they're talking about.

The highly anticipated follow up to Final Fantasy 7 Remake is now scheduled to release on February 29, 2024

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth was shown off during PlayStation latest State of Play showcase, giving us a bunch of new details alongside a release date. With a release date announcement naturally comes pre-orders, and Square Enix has revealed a couple of fancy editions if you feel like parting with a bunch more cash for the game. One of them is causing a bit of a stir though, as the Collector's Edition comes with a big ol' statue of Final Fantasy best boy Sephiroth.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the sequel to 2020's Final Fantasy VII Remake, will hit PlayStation 5 on February 29, 2024. This follows news from Summer Game Fest back in June where Square Enix announced Rebirth will require two discs and launch in «early 2024.» 

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthwill be released on Feb. 29, 2024, Square Enix revealed during Sony’s State of Play presentation on Thursday. And more importantly, Cloud Strife rides a Segway in the release date trailer.

In a time where hard copy games are starting to thin out, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Collector's Edition promises two honest-to-god discs, a steelbook case, and hold-in-your-hand goodies like an art book and a hefty Sephiroth figure. 

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has finally confirmed the beloved Vincent Valentine will be a part of the remake sequel.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the second part of Square Enix’s larger Final Fantasy VII Remake project, has locked down a February 2024 release date. During the latest State of Play showcase, Square Enix dropped a new trailer for FF7 Rebirth, and the game is certainly looking impressive.

Square Enix has revealed that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will release on February 29, 2024 and will require two disks.