Square Enix officially confirmed Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's release date as February 29, 2024, during the PlayStation State of Play in September 2023. The game will remain exclusive to PS5 until at least May 29, 2024. Additionally, part 3 is in active development, marking the final chapter in the FF7 Remake series.
Final Fantasy Rebirth will be available on PS5 and PC. The decision to skip PlayStation 4 is linked to the PS5's SSD speed. No information is available regarding a release on Xbox consoles.
Part 2 of FF7 Remake diverges from the 1997 original, with the first game focusing on the Midgar section. Rebirth is expected to start at Kalm, as suggested in the post-credits scene of FF7 Remake Intergrade. The narrative progresses as the characters embark on a global journey to thwart Shinra and Sephiroth, focusing on Sephiroth's plan to summon Meteor and reach god-like power, leading to pursuit of the Black Materia and culminating at the Forgotten City.
FF7 Remake transitioned from turn-based combat to a real-time action RPG, similar to Final Fantasy 15. Rebirth is anticipated to follow this formula, with notable changes following the departure from Midgar. The game transforms into an open-world adventure, allowing free travel between locations. Speculation surrounds the inclusion of fan-favorite mechanics like rideable Chocobos for quick navigation and the possible appearance of the Tiny Bronco for water crossings.
The four playable members of Avalanche—Cloud, Barret, Tifa, and Aerith—will return with their signature abilities. Additional characters, such as Red XIII, Cait Sith,
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