Sony's recent State of Play event showcased a brand-new look at the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. The title is set after the events of Final Fantasy VII, with Cloud embarking on a new journey with his allies outside of Midgar. The trailer showed glimpses of new characters and areas to explore, where developers also took the liberty to reimagine some of the iconic moments from the original title.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is Square Enix's sequel to the recent Final Fantasy VII Remake. The title was received well across the playerbase, with fans appreciating the label's new gameplay and mechanics.
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Release Date and Other Details
The brand new Final Fantasy VII Rebirth trailer showcased at the State of Play 2023 revealed the release date to be on February 29, 2024. After four years of the original Remake, Square Enix is ready to launch another sequel following Cloud's story. The trailer also showcased various new characters, including Cait Sith, coming to Cloud's party. Each character shares a connection with Cloud's past, as most Final Fantasy veterans would know.
In the official blog post posted by Sony, the developers behind the title shared deep insight into the game, mentioning key points such as Red XIII becoming a playable party member starting from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Director Naoki Hamaguchi also stated that the title would feature many new summonses alongside some returning ones from the original game, allowing fans to have a fleshed-out experience over the previous one.
Regarding the map, Hamaguchi explained that the story will take a new turn with the team leaving Midgar as they set to track down Sephiroth across an 'expansive' world. This time around, Square Enix has emphasized exploration-focused game design to aid players in their journey and focus on traveling. Sony and Square Enix have stated that Rebirth will offer a completely different and unique experience to fans coming from the original Remake from 2020. With new characters and playable members in the pipeline, how the developers will handle the title release in the 2024 Q1 is yet to be seen.