Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: A Standalone Game with Expansive World Map and Exciting Features

Exciting Updates from the Development Team

During yesterday’s State of Play, Square Enix announced the release date for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. In a letter to the fans, producer Yoshinori Kitase highlighted the inclusion of a “huge world map” and hinted at a specific scene that fans have been eager to see. Director Naoki Hamaguchi described the game as a “labor of love,” promising a fast-paced story, enjoyable mini-games, and more. The trailer also showcased the Golden Saucer, a popular location from the original game.

Director Tetsuya Nomura expressed that the team carefully selected various elements for this game. They also took feedback from Final Fantasy 7 Remake into account, which may result in changes to the original story.

Story Details and New Characters

The PlayStation blog provided additional details about Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. The game’s story will conclude in the Forgotten Capital, with some events reworked and relocated to unexpected places. This is where players will encounter “Final Fantasy 7’s greatest destiny.”

The blog also unveiled information about certain characters. Red XIII will finally be playable, while the fate of Cait Sith and Vincent remains uncertain. These characters may join as official team members in the upcoming sequel.

Enhanced Gameplay Features

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will introduce new mini-games not present in the original game, expanding the gameplay experience. Additionally, the game will offer twice the amount of additional content compared to its predecessor. Players will have the freedom to revisit previous areas even after completing the main missions. Each region will also feature a different species of chocobo, although it is unclear if breeding them will be possible.

Important Note for Remake Players

Unfortunately, it will not be possible to transfer save files from Final Fantasy 7 Remake to Rebirth. The director explained that this decision was necessary to maintain balance and autonomy for each game in the planned trilogy. However, players who have already experienced Remake will receive special bonuses in Rebirth to enhance their gaming experience.