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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade was revealed to be coming to Nintendo's new console at the Switch 2 Direct in April, but it was unclear whether Rebirth and the yet-unnamed Remake Part 3 would follow suit. New comments from FF7R director Naoki Hamaguchi, however, seem to confirm that the entire trilogy will eventually be playable on the Switch 2.

In the latest Creator's Voice video from the Nintendo of America YouTube channel, Hamaguchi discusses developing Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade's Switch 2 port. The most clear-cut indication that the two sequels will follow comes near the end of the video, when Hamaguchi says, "And with the release of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series on Switch 2, it would make me very happy if two generations connect and share a bond over the characters," referring to Cloud and Sephiroth specifically.

FF7 Rebirth & Part 3 Will Follow Remake Intergrade Onto Switch 2 Intergrade Does Not Yet Have...

Square Enix’s Final Fantasy series continues to thrive to this very day, offering a ton of mainline titles, spin-offs and even remakes of beloved classic titles. Final Fantasy 7 in particular, can be credited as being one of the most influential titles to have been ever released, and has been a major part of gaming history – and even some childhoods.

Naturally, (given its age) a remake was always in the cards, with Square Enix only recently releasing the second installment of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy – Rebirth, for PCs. However, the team had to take a few more things into consideration during the remake, the most important of which would likely be tailoring it for the global audience.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth were designed with global audiences in mind

Speaking to Sony Interactive Entertainment in a recent interview, Naoki Hamaguchi, the director behind Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth,...

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth was just released on PC the other day and despite being immediately hit by pirates, it’s been a huge success. And with this, the community’s attention now goes to Part 3 of this Remake saga. Square Enix has done an amazing job so far and it seems like the studio is keeping up the good work.

The first two games have been hits and the last one might too. | Image Credit: Square Enix

Game director Naoki Hamaguchi recently confirmed in an interview that Part 3 of the series will have the iconic mini-game slap-fight between Tifa Lockhart and Scarlet. Considering the flair that the developers have put into other iconic scenes, we have no doubt that this will deliver as well.

The Final Fantasy 7 Remake games are making all the right choices The devs are already cooking up a storm for the final game. | Image Credit:...

It’s been more than a year since the release of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. It was one of 2024’s best-rated games and even a runner-up for the Game of the Year Award. However, since it was a PS5 timed exclusive, gamers couldn’t help but wonder when they’ll be able to experience the game on other platforms.

A still from Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. (Image via PlayStation)

While Xbox players might have to wait longer, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is finally here for PC players. However, it didn’t take the community that long to crack the game and dump all its files on torrent. Even though thousands of gamers are accessing the title illegally, some have pledged to support developer Square Enix.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth dropping Denuvo is paying off Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth doesn’t have the controversial Denuvo. (Image via PlayStation)

You might wonder, how on earth can Final...

It’s a known fact within the gaming community that Square Enix’s Final Fantasy 14 has always had an issue with stalking and harassment. Last year’s blacklisting changes were supposed to fix things, but it seems like it has now had the opposite reaction.

A still from Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth (Image via PlayStation)

The Final Fantasy 14 community has come across a mod called PlayerScope that allows anyone to breach a player’s privacy in the game. While many thought Square Enix wouldn’t take action against this mod, the company is preparing for a legal battle against the staking mod.

Square Enix is all ready for legal action against Final Fantasy 14 mod Square Enix has had enough of PlayerScope and wants it gone. (Image via PlayStation)

In a brand-new statement, Naoki Yoshida, who’s known better as Yoshi-p by fans, has detailed how Square Enix is planning to...

Ever since its first release in 1997, Final Fantasy 7 has captivated the hearts of millions of players with its narrative and gameplay. With the release of Final Fantasy 7 Remake and now Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth in 2024, one question has created a buzz in the community, often ending in debates: the relationship between Cloud Strife and Aerith Gainsborough.

Players have been debating about the character relationship for years. | Image Credit: Square Enix

It seems like Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi has finally offered a new perspective on their bond, putting the seemingly endless debate to rest, for now at least. He revealed that their relationship and the emotional connection are not rooted in romance, but rather something more similar to a sibling-like connection.

Hamaguchi’s insight on Final Fantasy 7‘s character relationship Hamaguchi shared some valuable insights. | Image Credit: Square Enix

In an interview discussing various aspects of Rebirth, Hamaguchi...

After the massive success of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on PlayStation, last week, the developers announced the highly anticipated PC port. The news is exciting, and at the same time it has brought to light one thing that the developer team has scrapped for now, but players can make it happen.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is soon getting its PC release. Image Credit: Square Enix.

This year, PlayStation repeatedly mentioned its agenda of making games multiplatform to enhance its fanbase. Previously, Square Enix also introduced multiplatform gameplay with the release of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade on PC, following the success of its Ps version. So, this is not the first time Square Enix is doing this.

Square Enix planned the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth PC version with a twist Square Enix didn’t plan a Dlc currently, but the hope is still alive. Image Credit: Square Enix.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is one...

As announced at The Game Awards, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the second game in a trilogy that's re-imagining the original Final Fantasy VII, will be making its way to PC on January 23, 2025, ending the game's PlayStation exclusivity. Besides being playable on a new platform, however, a PC release for Rebirth will also mean the birth of a modding scene for the game on platforms like NexusMods, giving PC players access to additional, player-made content.

As the PC release date approaches, however, director Naoki Hamaguchi has, in an interview with Aidan Moher of Epic Games Store News, commented on the potential of mods for FF7 Rebirth, saying that "the team has no plans for official in-game mod support," and requesting that modders show some restraint, asking them "not to create or install anything offensive or inappropriate." In addition to this statement, Hamaguchi also stated that the PC release of Rebirth won't include any extra features,...

The Final Fantasy VII Remake was bound to play a little differently than its sequels because it only takes place in Midgar. It is therefore not surprising that the developers of Remake and its sequel, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, drew inspiration from quite different games.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth was released on February 29, 2024. | Credit: Square Enix.

Cloud slashed through zigzagging corridors, squirmed through confined spaces, and only sporadically veered off the linear path to explore towns and finish side quests in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, which was modeled after some of the biggest action-adventure hits of the PS4 generation.

Naoki Hamaguchi Was Inspired by The Witcher 3 and Horizon Zero Dawn The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt played a significant part in the success of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. | Credit: CD Projekt Red.

In an interview with Edge Magazine, Naoki Hamaguchi, the director of Remake and Rebirth, talked candidly about his sources of inspiration.

The sequel to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will be eschewing some of its predecessors difficulty, and thats a very good thing to hear. Learning from the past has been a core tenet of the FF7 Remake trilogy from the start, both in how its story builds on that of the original PlayStation game and how the gameplay of each installment evolves from the one before it. FF7 Rebirth already marked a considerable shift from FF7 Remake with its larger scope and new features, and that trend of evolution seems set to continue with the upcoming FF7 Remake Part 3.

While FF7 Remake Part 3 has yet to be formally announced or given an official title, its no secret that the game is coming in the near future, and some promising details have already begun to emerge. Thats in large part thanks to Naoki Hamaguchi, the director of FF7 Rebirth, who has been willing...

For as long as we can remember, Square Enix has always aligned its flagship titles with Sony’s PlayStation consoles, for instance this year with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, leaving only franchise spin-offs, Mmo titles, and remasters for other platforms.

Sephiroth in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth – Image Credit: Square Enix.

So, consider us surprised when the company’s very own Naoki Hamaguchi mentioned that the day when Square Enix goes fully multiplatform may be closer than anyone might have initially guessed, a change fueled by shifting industry trends and internal challenges.

Hamaguchi Wants Final Fantasy to Be Enjoyed by Everyone Once More The overworld in Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake – Image Credit: Square Enix.

So, Hamaguchi, who helms the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series at the moment, has made no secret of bringing the series to as many players as possible. Speaking in an interview with GamesRadar, he mentioned how, as the industry continues to evolve,...

Yoshi-p has been desperate to collaborate with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s boss. He is the mastermind behind the long-running online RPG Final Fantasy 14.

Final Fantasy 14 is one of the longest-running games in the franchise. Image Credit: Square Enix

The game has seen many crossovers during its lifespan since 2010. However, Yoshi-p’s dreams are unlikely to come true with his current want of a crossover with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth due to one particular reason.

Yoshi-p’s Final Fantasy Crossover Dream Hangs Loose Yoshi-p is big on collaborating with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s director. Image Credit: Square Enix

Naoki Hamaguchi, the director of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, is also excited and looking forward to a crossover with Yoshi-p. He expressed his desire to team up with him, stating that the two are often on the same page and it would be amazing to collaborate in the future.

Although the crossover is bound to happen,...

Final Fantasy 7 director Naoki Hamaguchi has revealed that there's no Dlc planned for the second part of the trilogy, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.

Speaking with Daily Star, Hamaguchi has confirmed that Rebirth will have no Dlc, as the team focuses their work on the third and final game in the FF7 Remake series. On the other hand, Hamaguchi does also have good news for fans who are eagerly awaiting the next installment in the series, stating that he wants Remake Chapter 3 "come out as quickly as possible." Once the full three games are out, Hamaguchi wants to "move on maybe to look at some other stories, dig a bit deeper."

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Nominations for the 2024 Game Awards, which honor the year’s most innovative, unique and impactful story-driven narratives in the gaming industry, were announced Monday.

Leading the pack is the popular Japanese RPG adventure series Final Fantasy VII Rebirth with a total number of seven nominations. Following the critical success of Rebirth, released earlier this year in February, the third and final game in the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy is officially in active development. First reported by 4Gamer, the Japanese website revealed that during a recent appearance at the G-con 2024 convention in South Korea, Rebirth producer Yoshinori Kitase and director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed that Square Enix hashed out the third game’s plot and overall concept, marking the pre-production finalization.

Other nominated titles include LocalThunk’s Balatro, Game Science’s Black Myth: Wukong and Team Asobi’s wholesome platformer game Astro Bot, which tied with Rebirth for seven nominations including for Game Direction,...

The gaming community is captivated by the remake of Final Fantasy 7 and applauds the game developers’ decision to split the original story into three larger games. The first part was released near the end of the PlayStation 4 life cycle and made the most out of the hardware, while Rebirth just came out and took advantage of the PlayStation 5 hardware.

Fans anticipate that the game developers will likely go bolder and bigger with each new entry. Director Naoki Hamaguchi hints at a new batch of side activities in Part 3 for the players to experience while they pursue Sephiroth.

New Activities Will Be Added Into the Final Chapter of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trilogy

The Final Fantasy franchise is renowned for its unique visuals, art style, and ambitious storytelling. The gaming community is delighted to see the game developers take the initiative to remake classic titles; unfortunately, Xbox players are...

Fans can expect the return of the addictive Queen's Blood minigame in the third chapter of FF7 Remake Trilogy. Director Naoki Hamaguchi promises a revamped version of Queen's Blood based on positive feedback from the community. Queen's Blood, inspired by Triple Triad, has become an instant classic in FF7 Rebirth.

As Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy fans look to the future following the successful launch of Rebirth, many will be pleased to know that one of the series' most addictive minigames is set to return in the third chapter. While some users found the abundance of minigame distractions in Rebirth threw off the game's pacing, some definitely left a major impact on the community. The most successful experience evoked one of the Final Fantasy franchise's most beloved card games to great effect, so fans have been hoping Square Enix won't simply forget it.

Per neo_aoshi on X (formerly Twitter), FF7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi,...

The 2024 Tribeca Festival has announced its lineup of live events and official selections for audio storytelling and games with special guest stars. This year’s festival, presented by Okx, takes place June 5 through 16, with the audio storytelling program running June 9 to 13 and the games lineup June 12 to 16.

Tribeca’s 2024 audio storytelling live events program includes the 10th anniversary of Vox Media’s award-winning true crime podcast “Criminal,” with Melissa McCarthy joining. The audio storytelling section of the festival is presented by Audible.

Lena Waithe will be a guest on Stitcher Studios’ “Vibe Check,” a dissection of news, entertainment, politics, and everything in between through a Black queer lens, while Slate’s “Death Sex & Money” hosts an event on the art of the interview with special guest Kara Swisher.

This year, Tribeca received a record-breaking number of audio storytelling submissions from talented creators worldwide. Tribeca also recognizes the impact of audio...

Final Fantasy is, without a doubt, one of the most popular Japanese role-playing franchises out there. Square Enix tasks its various in-house development studios to develop several games in this franchise every few years. This assures a steady flow of new games in the series. Keeping up with this trend, last year Final Fantasy XVI was launched, and this year fans got Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth.

While this newly released remake of this 1997 original is no doubt an excellent game, fans have started noticing some problems with it. One can be assured that some minor problems in otherwise excellent games should not ruin anyone’s experience, but some fans disagree; they just cannot look beyond the numerous side quests on offer in Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth.

Fans are already fed up with Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth side quests

Final Fantasy VII artwork

Open World games need side quests; they are...

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launched in February, introducing a massive sequel to the remake series. With that overflow of open-world content comes a similarly robust documentary from Square Enix, telling the tale of the sequel's development from the perspective of the team behind it.  You can see the complete four-part Inside Final Fantasy VII Rebirth docu-series below for insight ranging from director Naoki Hamaguchi to producer Yoshinori Kitase, creative director Tetsuya Nomura and dozens of other staff members and voice actors involved in its creation.  Shaping the World - Inside Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Episode 1 Friends of Fate - Inside Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Episode 2 Related: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Is a Huge Game That Gets It (Mostly) Right New Friends & Foes - Inside Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Episode 3 Voicing Icons - Inside Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Episode 4 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is currently available on PlayStation 5.  Source: Square Enix...

The highly anticipated release of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is finally here! As critical members of the game’s team voice their final thoughts and feelings on their work, it seems that the game was not without its challenges.

Apparently, the game’s directors faced a tumultuous development process that nearly resulted in a significant delay. Let’s delve into the insights shared by the game’s directors, Takako Miyake and Naoki Hamaguchi, as they reflect on the hurdles encountered and the creative journey behind this monumental project.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s Journey Was Tumultuous Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth took a huge amount of collective effort to come to fruition

Thanks to a recent Square Enix post, fans can learn how the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth development process went down.

Under the guidance of Takako Miyake, the Environment Director, the team went on a long and challenging journey to reimagine the game’s field environments using cutting-edge technology.

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Chocobos can be given custom race loadouts in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth so that you can win every race with a good strategy. Each individual chocobo has its specific strengths and weaknesses - some are faster, others tougher, and a few can turn on a dime. Equipment can further improve their base power, but more is needed to compensate for huge deficits.

Opponents and tracks will change depending on the grade and rank. This means it is good to have several possible setups to counter the specific competition. Different cool and unique Chocobo mounts can all serve in races. However, gaining all of these takes a time investment, either via grinding or completing many side quests.

Related Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Chocobo Racing Is As Well-Developed As "A Full-Fledged Racing Game" Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director...

Queen's Blood, a card game in FF7 Rebirth, has gained a massive following due to its captivating gameplay and strategic depth. Game director Naoki Hamaguchi is thrilled with the positive reception of Queen's Blood and hints at a possible expansion in the future. While Square Enix has not confirmed any Dlc plans for FF7 Rebirth, fans can expect further updates and expansions based on previous game history.

While Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth may currently be devouring players' lives with its excellent reimagining of the classic story, one mini-game is proving so captivating that even Square Enix can envision making it even bigger. One of the major positives about the latest entry in the so-called "Remake Trilogy" is the addition of several carefully designed mini-games that both flesh out the world and prove to be a hoot in their own right. There's a good variety on offer but none has gained...

The final chapter of the FF7 Remake series is already partially complete, but the game has not been formally announced yet. The third title will focus on exploring a large portion of the map with Cid's Highwind airship, similar to the original game. The upcoming game will conclude Cloud's saga with a reimagined experience, but the release date and console availability are still unknown.

A portion of the anticipated sequel to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and the final chapter in the FF7 Remake series by Square Enix is already complete, though there is still a catch to how the game will be structured. The third game is known to exist, as it will conclude the reimagined adventure of Cloud and his friends, but it has not yet been formally announced, nor does it have an official title. The game is being created, but should only arrive within a few...

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Fort Condor is one of the many mini-games available in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. It is based on the Fort Condor defense mission from the original PlayStation release in 1997. Many strategies still apply for unit types, but the mode has been further streamlined.

Fort Condor is a side activity and is not fully required to complete Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. However, completing all four maps will reward you with the Protorelic for the Junon region. This is part of a larger questline to eventually challenge Gilgamesh, the time-traveling swordsman from Final Fantasy 5 who has reappeared throughout the series.

Related Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Chocobo Racing Is As Well-Developed As "A Full-Fledged Racing Game" Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi discusses designing combat in a larger game world, new playable characters, and beloved mini-games. Best Loadout For Fort...

While the recently released Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is filled with intentionally unanswerable questions, one of the most popular questions surrounding the game at the moment has little to do with the details of its labyrinthian plot. Instead, gamers everywhere are asking some variation of the same basic question, “Is Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth a sequel?”

Yes, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a direct sequel to 2020’s Final Fantasy 7 Remake. This topic is about to become surprisingly complicated, but let’s not make it more confusing than it needs to be. 2023’s Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth continues the story of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, which makes it a sequel to that game by pretty much any definition of the word. Unless you are someone who argues that pre-planned second parts of a larger story (such as the recently released Dune: Part 2) should be counted as continuations of a shared narrative rather than traditional sequels,...

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The highly anticipated action-adventure RPG Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has finally been unleashed into the Chocobo wilds.

Rebirth, the second game in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy that serves as a three-part reimagining of the original 1997 game, follows everyone’s favorite ragtag eco-terrorists Cloud (Cody Christian), Barret (John Eric Bentley), Tifa (Britt Baron), Aerith (Briana White) and Red Xiii (Max Mittelman) as they make the perilous journey to The Forgotten Capital in hopes to stop the legendary solider and deranged superhuman Sephiroth from plunging the planet into chaos.

Bringing the Final Fantasy VII Remake project to fruition was no easy feat as developers had to tackle maintaining a balance between the beloved story that has permeated video game pop culture for nearly three decades and creating new experiences for a new generation of fans while expanding on the original material for diehards. Much like its predecessor, the scope of...

A performance patch for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is in the works to enhance visuals and fix a scary issue. Players can choose between quality and performance mode for better graphics or smoother gameplay at 60 frames per second. The game continues the story beyond Midgar but may not reach other consoles soon.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth may look fantastic on the PlayStation 5, but an incoming performance patch will ensure the game looks even better while also fixing a "scary" problem. As one of 2024's most anticipated titles, it stands to reason that players would offer developer Square Enix plenty of feedback on how to improve the experience. Fortunately, game director Naoki Hamaguchi is taking notes, promising that a major patch will soon be issued to fix several prevalent issues.

Per OneMoreGame, Hamaguchi stated that the development team is already working hard on an update that will tweak Rebirth's lighting...

After completing the main story of FF7 Rebirth, players can replay chapters with current progress and earn new levels and items. Progress accumulates, carrying over character levels, weapons, materia, and relationship status to the next chapter. Replay value in FF7 Rebirth includes minigames, open-world activities, and finding new content even on subsequent playthroughs.

With an adventure as epic as the one told in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and its predecessor, FF7 Remake, there is a plethora of content to enjoy. Although the storyline will continue in the next game of this trilogy, there may still be more that a player wants to see and do with Cloud and the party within the adventure of Rebirth. The game is designed as a full standalone title, and even those who played the original Final Fantasy 7 will find surprises and new engaging things to hold their interest in Rebirth.

Even beyond the main storyline,...

Misprinted copies of Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth may become valuable collector's items due to rarity and increasing interest in rare games. While the misprint may cause confusion, players can still enjoy the game by using the discs in reverse order. Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth has been praised for its gameplay and combat, making it a hit among fans and critics alike.

A printing error may have led to some confusion for some Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth fans, but given how uncommon such an issue is in the video game industry, the misprints may end up being quite valuable. Following the release of the highly-anticipated remake, the game's physical edition raised eyebrows when the two discs included in the box started causing errors with the installation. Developer and publisher Square Enix announced that certain copies of the game sported incorrect labeling, issuing a statement to help consumers figure out the problem.

As anyone familiar with Hollywood could tell you, remakes are hard. Other than bringing something old to a new audience, many remakes struggle to bring anything fresh enough to justify the double dip. In the world of video games, it’s a little different. Based solely on the tech aspect, remaking a game affords developers the opportunity to fully execute a vision in ways previous generations only dreamed of. But that still doesn’t make it easy — especially when the game you’re recreating is considered one of the greatest ever made.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth expands on the original game by adding numerous mini-games, including a brand-new collectible card game called Queen's Blood. Queen's Blood is a strategic card game where players collect cards and compete against opponents throughout the entirety of FF7 Rebirth. Queen's Blood is just one of many mini-games in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, with mini-games spread across the world map and some unique to specific locations.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is set to bring back numerous mini-games from the original, all enhanced for the remake trilogy's more modern spin, but one entirely new mini-game is certain to keep players occupied when they should instead be hunting down Sephiroth. FF7 Rebirth follows its predecessor, Remake, in re-imagining the iconic Final Fantasy 7, and this second installment looks to be setting players free in an open-world environment now that Cloud and his companions have escaped Midgar. Alongside the expected open-world fare of...

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a more in-depth and ambitious RPG compared to its predecessor, Final Fantasy 7 Remake. The first chapter's progress from the demo will carry over to the full game, but not the Junon area. Players who have save data from the demo will receive bonus items in the full game.

The much anticipated Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is almost here, and with a newly released demo available, some may be wondering if they should wait or if it is worth it to play the demo now. This game is the direct sequel to 2020's Final Fantasy 7 Remake and the second part of a trilogy of games that will comprise the remake of 1997's Final Fantasy 7. Though not an original game, there are some large gameplay shifts taking place, including narrative changes.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is set to be released on February 29, 2024, with the demo for the game available right now.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will utilize the full capabilities of the PlayStation 5, including seamless transitions and fast travel. The game features a larger and more open world, with challenging combat encounters that can be completed with any party formation. Rebirth includes a wide variety of mini-games, some of which will be more involved than their counterparts in the original FF7, such as Chocobo Racing.

The highly anticipated Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will be releasing at the end of the month, on Leap Day, February 29, 2024. The sequel to 2020's Final Fantasy 7 Remake is the middle part of a trilogy aiming to reinvent the original FF7, a seminal release on Sony's first PlayStation in 1997. Developer and publisher Square Enix isn't just looking to modernize the classic RPG, however; the three-part project subverts what a remake typically entails. Remake already altered the original FF7's events, and Rebirth is expected to widen the...

FF7 Rebirth expands on its predecessor with customizable party formations, offering a depth that was lacking in FF16. The sequel has a more meaningful progression with clearer direction and potential for greater revelations in the story. Rebirth's open-world design allows for more gameplay opportunities, exploration, and variety, making it a smart follow-up to Remake's confined Midgar setting.

My cardinal gaming sin is that I’ve never played the original Final Fantasy 7, one of the medium’s most revered titles, but only a brief foray into Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has me convinced that the remake trilogy has the potential to reestablish the iconic story as a bona fide modern classic. I wasn’t quite two years old when FF7 was released in 1997, and I was mainly a Nintendo child. 2020’s FF7 Remake, however, began to show me the light.

For Screen Rant, I was recently given the chance...

Disclaimer: Crunchyroll is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex. Square Enix has officially announced that it will partner with theatrical screening event company Fathom Events to screen Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Complete for the first time ever in US theaters. The screenings will be held in select US theaters on February 21 (dubbed) and 22 (subbed), one week before the official release of the long-awaited second entry in the Final Fantasy VII Remake saga in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth . Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Complete is twenty-six minutes longer than the original theatrical version and features roughly a thousand revised scenes with expanded themes and improved visuals, continuing the game's storyline. In addition to the screening, early arrivals will be treated to a gameplay preview from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and a new group interview with creative director Tetsuya Nomura, Rebirth...

Final Fantasy VII Remake is the first game in the series to receive a direct sequel in over a decade, and it is planned as a trilogy from the beginning. FF7 Rebirth will expand on the combat mechanics introduced in FF7 Remake, adding new characters and a new mechanic called Synergy Abilities. The changes in combat mechanics have the potential to either enhance or complicate the gameplay experience, and they could either be well-received or distract from potential story flaws.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is taking cues from previous Final Fantasy sequels. But even to begin with, Final Fantasy 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 FF7 Remake has Rebirth. While it's not totally unheard of, this is the first Final Fantasy game to get a direct sequel in over a decade,...

Cid's reappearance in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is confirmed, suggesting he may become a playable character. The reveal of Cid in the game's trailer was underwhelming despite his importance to the story. Cid's updated design in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a great overhaul and is finally lore appropriate.

The revelation of Cid Highwind in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth occurred in the weirdest way possible. Cid is a classic character from the original Final Fantasy 7 who is making a revamped reappearance in the upcoming sequel to Final Fantasy 7 Remake. In the original title, Cid Highwind is an ex-Shinra engineer who lives in Rocket Town and defies his previous employers. His most notable contribution is lending the Tiny Bronco plane to the party so that they can traverse Midgar. He is unlockable as a playable character.

This leads to believe he may end up becoming a playable character...

Final Fantasy 7 Remake game director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed a secret about the game. The hidden detail is actually a special cameo appearance. The cameo in Final Fantasy 7 Remake is connected to Hamaguchi himself.

A long-hidden detail in Final Fantasy 7 Remake has been commented on by the game director, revealing an adorable secret. The first entry in the remake series was released back in early 2020 and covered the first portion of the game, set entirely within the city of Midgar. As such, the game’s final moments see the group led by Cloud Strife leaving Midgar after a gruesome and fate-changing fight with Sephiroth.

The next game in the series will be Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and will follow up immediately after the group’s departure from the city. With it, players will explore a new open-world map, which contains many areas from the classic 1997 title, such as Cosmo Canyon, Fort Condor,...

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will arrive early next year, continuing the three-part reimagining of the original 1997 game. The Square Enix project began in 2020 with the release of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, which offered a modernized and expanded take on the first part of the overall storyline. Rebirth picks up where its predecessor left off, with Cloud and his party leaving Midgar for the Forgotten City.

The scope of Rebirth is much larger than that of Remake, with a huge open world filled with side content for players to explore. Changes include new playable FF7 characters like Sephiroth, a deepening of the Synergy system, and significantly larger map. Though the retelling of the original story still won't be complete after Rebirth, it's clear that there will be a lot more for fans to do this time around even more than in the already-expanded Remake that will provide a greater depth to the...

While the recent Final Fantasy 7 anniversary showcase was filled with incredible announcements, none was more exciting or welcome than the reveal of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: the next chapter in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy.

While there are so many things we want to know about that game, few mysteries are more pressing or fascinating than the meaning of the Rebirth name. After all, creative director Tetsuya Nomura has already stated that there is some kind of significance to the game’s name that he can’t wait to share.

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So while it might be quite some time before we all understand the full, official meaning of the Rebirth name (the game isn’t scheduled to be released until “next winter”), that doesn’t mean that we can’t spend a little time speculating about what Rebirth means and why that title is so potentially significant.

In an interview with The Guardian, Final Fantasy 7 Remake co-director Naoki Hamaguchi and producer Yoshinori Kitase confirmed that development on Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 2 has slowed down due to complications caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

“I am pained and saddened to see so many people around the world suffering with the virus and even losing their lives,” Kitase says. “At this current time, the team are still making the next game via remote working. Our performance will temporarily drop below 100% efficiency because of this, but I do not think there should be a big impact in the long term. I sincerely hope that Final Fantasy 7 Remake can provide those who are forced to endure the stress of living under lockdown a moment of relief and enjoyment in these trying times.”

Kitase also notes that “nobody could have predicted a global pandemic like this” when the Final Fantasy...