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.
Vincent's role in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is exactly what Red XIII's was in Remake
21.09.2023 - 10:37 / gamesradar.com / Tetsuya Nomura / Red Xiii XIII (Xiii) / Naoki Hamaguchi
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth won't let you directly control Vincent or Cid.
In a new interview with Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi, IGN asked whether fan-favorite Vincent will be fully playable in the new game. Hamaguchi revealed that the beloved vampire won't actually be a fully playable character, but will instead be an AI-controlled character, similar to Red XIII in Final Fantasy 7 Remake.
"In terms of whether or not Vincent will be a playable character, he will be more of an accompanying character to the party in terms of Rebirth. So this will be similar to how Red XIII was in Remake," Hamaguchi said. Unfortunately Vincent won't quite be integrated into our party in the way a lot of players were surely hoping for.
Elsewhere, Dengeki Online quizzed creative director Tetsuya Nomura as how Cid would factor into Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. It's never actually been confirmed that the mechanic would feature in the second remake instalment, but Nomura reveals that Cid will have the exact same treatment as Vincent, factoring in as a companion, but not a playable character.
So far at least, Vincent has appeared in pre-release footage of Rebirth for all of about two seconds. We've never actually seen Cid in any trailer footage, so this is a pretty casual way of confirming that one of the core characters of the original Final Fantasy 7 will be popping up in the new game.
We've played Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for ourselves, and it's reaffirmed itself as one of our most anticipated JRPGs. Head over to our full Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth preview for more on how the sequel is shaping up ahead of launching next year on February 29, 2024.
You can also check out our upcoming PS5 games guide for a look ahead at all the other console exclusives slated for Sony's new-gen machine.
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.
Cait Sith Isn't Pronounced "Ket Shee", Says Official Final Fantasy 7 Account
If you've played any of the Final Fantasy 7 games, you'll more than likely be aware of the Cait Sith debate. Due to the way the name is spelt and how the original Final Fantasy 7 featured no voice acting, arguments have raged for quite a while over how Cait Sith's name is pronounced. Most of us have it in our heads that the name is pronounced "Kate Sith", but there has always been a section of fans convinced it should be pronounced "Ket Shee" due to the character's background.
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 Map Comparison Highlights Massive Scale, Explorable Areas
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is going to be a massive game, and now we have a better idea of how bigger the Eastern Continent will be, compared to the original game.
Final Fantasy 7's Coolest Companions Won't Be Playable in PS5's Rebirth | Push Square
In sad news for fans of legendary characters, Square Enix has confirmed to IGN what was likely always going to be the case: that everyone's favourite edgy gunslinger will be an AI companion in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and not fully playable, just like Red XIII in Final Fantasy VII Remake. The same goes for the chain-smoking pilot, Cid, who remains elusive, hard to define, and thus highly cool.
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 7 Rebirth DLC is Currently Not Planned
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.
Don't expect Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth DLC after the game releases
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 DLC isn't planned right now, says Tetsuya Nomura
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth apparently isn't getting any sort of post-launch DLC.
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 Game Director Confirms This Will Be A Standalone Experience
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.