Summary
Final Fantasy 7is one of Square Enix’s most renowned games in theFinal Fantasyfranchise, andFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the second game in its remake series, is scheduled to be released in early 2024.Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthis set to be far more ambitious and packed full of more fun and exciting content than its predecessor,Final Fantasy 7 Remake. The previous game in theFinal Fantasy 7remake series was an excellent introduction to players who had not played the originalFinal Fantasy 7, which was released more than 20 years ago in 1997.
WithFinal Fantasy 7being given a remake treatment in the form ofFinal Fantasy 7 Remake,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthand an unannounced third game, it could be argued thatFinal Fantasy 7is potentially one of the greatestFinal Fantasygames. It sure looks like fans ofFinal Fantasy 7will have a lot to look forward to whenFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthis finally released in 2024. From brand-new mini-games, new twists to the story, whole regions to explore, and so much more that will keep fans old and new hooked.
What Square Enix has Confirmed for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
All Confirmed Regions & Locations in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth So Far
Compared toFinal Fantasy 7 Remake, the sequel looks to be even bigger and packed with more content than before. InFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth,Square Enix has confirmed that there will be new open world regions full of plenty of opportunities and fun activities waiting to be discovered by the player.
There isanother location called Costa del Sol, but its currently uncertain whether it is a location within one of the mentioned regions, or if its own region altogether. It could also be possible that there are more locations and regions for the player to explore, but players will likely have to wait untilFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthis released to find out if there are indeed more locations and regions.
All Confirmed Characters in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth So Far
Final Fantasy 7has a myriad of characters, andFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthis no different.Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthlooks to have doubled in size with its core cast of characters.
There is even a myriad of supporting characters that have either been confirmed to appear inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthor have appeared in trailers forFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Some of these characters previously appeared inFinal Fantasy 7 Remake, and others will be making their remake debut in the upcoming game.
There are many othersupporting characters that could return toFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth. One such character that could appear is Jessie Rasberry, as in the final scenes ofFinal Fantasy 7 Remake, her gloves and bandanna were spotted on the table beside the bed that Biggs was recovering in. She hasn’t appeared in any trailers so far, nor has there been any confirmation about whether she will appear inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, so fans will just have to wait and see if she’ll make a comeback.
What Square Enix has Revealed About the Story of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthis a continuation of its predecessor,Final Fantasy 7 Remake. Square Enix has revealed that the story will focus on Cloud and his friend as they journey across the land to find a way to save the planet and defeat Sephiroth. It has been confirmed thatthere will be some deviations from the originalFinal Fantasy 7plot, such as Biggs surviving the events of Sector 7 whereas in the original, he did not. Fans will have to wait and see to find out what other deviations to the plot there will be.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Confirmed Platforms and Release Date
Square Enix has confirmed thatFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthwill release on the following platforms in 2024:
It was confirmed in PlayStations’ State of Play in September 2023 thatFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthwould be a timed exclusive for at least 3 months until it is released on PC. It is very unlikely that there will be any more delays, considering that the game has already received a delay in 2023. It will also be unlikely thatFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthwill release on Xbox consoles, as its predecessor,Final Fantasy 7 Remake, was not released on Xbox consoles. However, that doesn’t mean that the game will never release on other platforms such as Xbox.
Gameplay Features That Square Enix Has Confirmed for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
All Confirmed Mini Games in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth So Far
The upcoming game has announced a myriad of mini-games that players will be able to enjoy. From various racing games tomusical rhythm games, as well as many others, it certainly looks like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will have a mini-game for just about any kind of player.
All Confirmed Methods of Travel in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth So Far
As opposed toFinal Fantasy 7 Remake, Square Enix has confirmed various methods of traversal through its open world. Without much surprise,players can expect to find Chocobosto aid them on their adventures. As well as the standard Chocobo being confirmed to appear, there are other types of Chocobos that can aid in travel:
There are other methods of traversal that have been confirmed to appear inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and some of them look to be quite interesting modes of transport.
All Confirmed Battle System Features in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth So Far
The battle mode inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthseems a lot more comprehensive than its predecessor, with both new and returning features to look forward to. From returning features such as tactical mode to equipping Materia, limit breaks and summons, to a new feature known assynergy attacks.
Everything Confirmed About Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s Open World So Far
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthseems to be taking inspiration fromFinal Fantasy 15with its open world. It’s been said that the game will have a fully open world, but that the game will lock specific areas until the player advances. This could be related to the story and as the player advances through the story, more regions will unlock for the player to explore. So far, a fast travel system has been confirmed alongside a myriad of open world activities which include:
A big difference between the newFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthand its predecessor is the scale of the world.Final Fantasy 7 Remakehad a linear world and there were only the occasional areas that players could explore, such as Secter 6, Secter 5 Slums, and the Sector 7 Slums, but unlike its successor, those areas were still small. One thing is for certain: fans of open world andFinal Fantasygames are in for a treat ifFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth’sopen world lives up to Square Enix’s word.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Will Likely Have DLC
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Could Release With Minor DLC
Most modernFinal Fantasygames are released with a selection of minor DLC that players can download for free that will help aid them in combat or provide new collectibles and outfits. Considering thatFinal Fantasy 7 Remakecame with a variety of minor DLC, it seems almost certain its successor will also be released with various minor DLC. This DLC will likely be released as an item pack that could include a myriad of items such as accessories and new exclusive summons.
Square Enix Could Reveal a Major DLC Near The End of 2024
Considering that Square Enix released a major expansion forFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeabout 9 months after its initial release, as well as every modernFinal Fantasygame being given major expansions, most recentlyFinal Fantasy 16, it would be likely that down the line,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthwill be given a major expansion. The expansion might link into the 3rd game in theFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeseries.
SinceFinal Fantasy 7 INTERmissionfocused on Yuffie, then perhaps an expansion forFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthwill focus on one of the companions in the originalFinal Fantasy 7that have yet to become playable characters in the remake series. As of now, the only two from the originals that have not been confirmed to be playable characters are Cid Highwind and Vincent Valentine. If Square Enix is planning an expansion, it could likely be revealed around November to December 2024. It could possibly even be announced at The Game Awards likeFinal Fantasy 16’sexpansion was. Nevertheless,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthlooks to be a great game and has already received some accolades and awards for being the most anticipated release of 2024.
