Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, aka the second part of the epic FFVII remake, is launching in February this year on the PS5. For the unversed, this, and more, was revealed last year during the PlayStation State of Play event.
To recap, we already know what the second part (of three) covers in terms of story and location, what mini-games it includes and much, much more. Additionally, fancy Collector’s Edition has been confirmed, too, featuring a whole 19 inches of Sephiroth and many more goodies.
Keep reading to discover everything there is to know about the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth release date, its gameplay, story and where you can pre-order the popular RPG.
When is the ‘Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’ release date?
The Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth release date is 29th February 2024. It will be coming out on two discs, which just goes to show how big games are becoming these days.
Square Enix is known for its incredible visuals, so it’s not surprising it struggled to contain all the beauty on one 100GB Blu-ray.
For any pre-recorded visuals, Square opts for very high-bitrate 4K video for a consistent look, but as you can imagine, this also takes up a whole lot of space.
The live crowd watching the Summer Game Fest (where two discs were revealed) went nuts for it, too, and it clearly soothed a nostalgic part of our brains that remembered when the likes of Final Fantasy 9 were spread across four discs.
Can you pre-order ‘Final Fantasy 7’ Rebirth?
You can pre-order Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth from the Square Enix store right now for USD 69.99 (HKD 547). You can pre-order the physical Deluxe Edition and Collector’s Edition here.
In the Deluxe Edition of the game, which is available for USD 99.99 (HKD 781), you get a copy of the game along with a mini art book, mini soundtrack CD and a steelbook case.
If you have a lot of cash to spare, though, you might want to pre-order the Collector’s Edition. Here’s what’s included in the USD 342.99 (HKD 2,682) Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Collector’s Edition:
- Base game
- Everything from the Deluxe Edition
- 19-inch statue of Sephiroth (with a detachable wing)
- DLC:
- Moogle Trio Summoning Materia
- Magic Pot Summoning Materia
- Reclaimant Choker Accessory | Restores your health every time you defeat an enemy
- Orchid Bracelet Armour
- Midgar Bangle Mk. II Armour
If you’d rather go digital, you can pre-order via the PlayStation Store (for HKD 568), including the Twin Pack, which includes both Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade and Rebirth.
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Which platforms is ‘Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’ on?
At launch, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a timed exclusive on PS5, until at least 29th May 2024.
This means that we could see the FF 7 Remake part 2 launch on Xbox Series X/S and PC sometime after 29th May 2024. Time will tell on this front, though – but here’s hoping everyone will be able to play the epic sequel and carry on Cloud and the gang’s story.
‘Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’ story and gameplay
The official synopsis for the original read: “Set in the dystopian cyberpunk metropolis of Midgar, players control mercenary Cloud Strife. He joins AVALANCHE, an eco-terrorist group trying to stop the powerful megacorporation Shinra from using the planet’s life essence as an energy source.”
The sequel will take place exactly where the original ended, with you beginning a new journey away from Midgar. You will absolutely want to play through the first one before embarking on the sequel. It would be a bit like starting The Lord of the Rings movies with The Two Towers – enjoyable, but you will likely be very confused.
This could well end up being a different game story-wise than many expected, with an interview with the development team on the PlayStation blog confirming that “the order in which you can explore the locations is not the same as the original Final Fantasy VII, and there are some shifts in the order”.
In terms of where the story in Rebirth takes us, we’ll be going up to the events in ‘The Forgotten Capital’, where things start to get real. Wutai, meanwhile, will be explored in the third game.
As for gameplay, you know what you are getting with the Final Fantasy 7 remakes, and the core aspects of the game that you know and love will be present and accounted for.
This time around, Red XIII joins the party and other new additions have been made including plenty more mini-games (including the Gold Saucer), synergy moves, new Materia and abilities and new skill trees. It’s worth reading the full PlayStation blog interview linked above for full details.
Is there a ‘Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’ trailer?
There is indeed a Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth trailer, which you can watch here.
The trailer was revealed as part of the Summer Game Fest 2023 and is still worth a watch, as it shows off the updated next-gen only visuals in all their glory.
Gaia has never looked better but, curiously, the trailer opens with Tifa, Barrett and Red XIII being loaded into ambulances on stretchers after the destruction of sectors zero, perhaps in the new FF7 timeline, Square Enix is toying with to differentiate it from the original.
Soon though, the gang find themselves in the world beyond Midgard, but there are more questions than answers – answers that players of the original may not have. Things are shaping up to be quite different, lending credence to the game’s subtitle: Rebirth.
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