In the latest update for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth that was shown at The Game Awards 2023, we get new look at some of the characters, areas, and battles encountered in the game. Notably, the basement-dwelling Vincent Valentine and the hard-ass pilot Cid Highwind have been detailed, along with other supporting cast members. While neither character will be directly playable until the third entry, they will join your party as guests. We also get a closer look at The Gold Saucer, a massive amusement park near Corel that attracts patrons worldwide and is run by the eccentric Dio. We also glimpse the prison underneath, where those condemned to its depths have no chance at return. It's here that Barret will meet Dyne, Marlene's biological father, and confront the shadows in his past. Combat also has an update with more synergy attacks and summons to behold: this time we see Titan, Bahamut "Arisen", and Phoenix will be used in the same method as Remake. Summoning these massive creatures to the battlefield will allow them to directly attack your enemies, and when the timer's up, they'll execute a powerful finisher. At the Gold Saucer, and throughout your journey, you'll be able to engage in moments

Square Enix revealed the main theme song for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth during a surprise performance at The Game Awards. Penned by iconic Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu, the song titled "No Promises to Keep" taps singer Loren Allred with lyrics by scenario writer Kazushige Nojima. The accompanying trailer also showed off some new footage including returning characters such as Vincent Valentine and Cid Highwind, with Cid being revealed for the first time today. Additionally, the trailer features the rest of the established cast as they travel the world post-Midgar, along with familiar spaces such as the Gold Saucer - fully realized in the Remake art style. Catch the new song and announcement trailer below. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is due out for PlayStation 5 on February 29, 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okGnXYjvJRM Additionally, Square Enix will be pairing up with Apex Legends for a new partnership that pairs that game with a Final Fantasy VII branded event starting on January 9, 2024. A new artwork drawn up by character designer Tetsuya Nomura was shown alongside the announcement.

Ahead of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's release on February 29th, 2023, Square Enix has released a new video where Red XIII recaps the events of 2020's Final Fantasy VII Remake. While he joins Cloud and company later on in Remake as a non-playable ally, in Rebirth he will be fully playable along with Cait Sith and Yuffie joining the party proper. Expanding the story of the original 1997 PlayStation game, Remake follows Cloud Strife, a mercenary hired by Avalanche, an anti-Shinra resistance group who plans to blow up the mega corporation mako reactors in an attempt to save the planet from ecological catastrophe. The group is led by Barret Wallace and Cloud's childhood friend Tifa Lockhart beckons him to help. During a mission, he crosses paths with a mysterious flower seller named Aerith, who is descended from ancient stewards of the planet, and highly prized by Shinra as a guide to the mako-rich Promised Land. In the ensuing clash, Shinra's past misdeeds manifest with the posthumous return of the war hero Sephiroth, who is deeply tied to Cloud's past. Confronting him means confronting the enigma at the core of the planetary crisis, which continues in the events of the upcoming Rebirth story. Check

In the latest update for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the second in a trilogy of games Square Enix has remade from Final Fantasy VII, we get a fresh look at some of the NPCs Cloud and company will meet on their journey across the world chasing the black-caped Sephiroth. These characters hail from Kalm, a town not far from Midgar that relies on mako energy pumped in through its massive outer walls, and Junon, a republic west of Midgar where Shinra has built a massive military installation. The party will meet many characters who have their own views towards the company, such as Broden, an inkeeper in Kalm with a grudge, and Rhonda, who looks the other way when she discovers their bounty in Under Junon. It's here the party will meet Priscilla, a girl who has befriended and trained dolphin. Back in the grasslands, Billy and Chloe are a pair of orphaned youngsters helping on their grandfather's chocobo farm. Synergy abilities and skills are a new feature of the combat system, where two characters team up to deliver powerful attacks. These attacks are learned and strengthened as the party's level increases, and synergy skills can be deployed while guarding for a

The world of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is already proving to be vast, as we saw during stage festivities at this year's Tokyo Game Show. With the weekend done and dusted, Square Enix has sent over a number of new screenshots detailing some of the expansive areas you'll explore in your time with the game when it launches for PlayStation 5 on February 29 next year. There's that, some activities you'll be able to do and returning characters from Final Fantasy VII Remake. Let's take a look: Exploring Kalm & the Grasslands Regions of the World Cloud and friends will journey across a large, open world where each region feels unique - completely with different enemies to encounter and different ways to go about its terrain. Each area comes full of new quests and rare treasures as long as you're willing to explore. The Grasslands A vast expanse of land that is rich with mako. There are smaller outposts and planetary fonts waiting for discovery across these plains. There's more to be had beyond the swamplands, but you'll need to rent a chocobo from the local ranch to make your way across. Gold Saucer A gilded paradise built over the Corel Desert. Owned by Shinra, the Gold Saucer

With Final Fantasy VII Rebirth now dated for arrival next year, Square Enix has lifted the curtain on even more information surrounding the second entry in the Final Fantasy VII Remake series. The company shared a wealth of information and new footage during their Tokyo Game Show stage festivities, which was presented by members of the staff including producer Yoshinori Kitase, director Naoki Hamaguchi and creative director Tetsuya Nomura. Special guest comedian Nobu was also in attendance to sound off on the upcoming sequel. After a quick introduction, we're introduced to the grassland area south of Midgar where Kalm is located. In Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the game experience will start here and there are dungeons and other terrain that can be explored in seamless fashion. There are various items in the field that can be picked up and crafted such as potions and other restorative items. Field actions will allow you to jump or climb to areas with various heights. There's other points of interest too, such as a baby chocobo that Cloud and co. can follow to unlock chocobo stop fast travel points. Red XIII is playable this time around and his unique skill is that he can charge a

Following the reveal of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's release date of February 29th, 2024 at today's State of Play presentation , Square Enix has opened pre-orders for the special editions of the game. Additionally, those who have save data from the PlayStation 5 version of Final Fantasy VII Remake and Final Fantasy VII Remake — Episode INTERmission will get summon materia in Rebirth. Check out the details below: FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE PS5 SAVE DATA PERKS ”FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE” (PS4 / PS5) Summon Materia: Leviathan FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE EPISODE INTERmission Summon Materia: Ramuh DELUXE EDITION Contents: FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Art Book Mini Soundtrack SteelBook Case COLLECTOR'S EDITION (SQUARE ENIX STORE Exclusive) Contents: FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH DELUXE EDITION FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH STATIC ARTS - SEPHIROTH Approx. 48cm / 19inch statue depicting the iconic antagonist Sephiroth in highly detailed sculpting. The wing can be detached. Moogle Trio Summoning Materia (DLC) A summoning materia that can call "Moogle Trio" in the game. Magic Pot Summoning Materia (DLC) A summoning materia that can call "Magic Pot" in the game. Accessory: Reclaimant Choker (DLC) A choker with an effect of restoring HP when an enemy is defeated. Armor: Orchid Bracelet (DLC) A bracelet that gives courage to traverse an expanding world. Armor: Midgar Bangle Mk. II (DLC) A bracelet worn by travelers leaving Midgar.

At PlayStation's 'State of Play' broadcast today, a new Final Fantasy VII Rebirth trailer was shown off featuring new scenes and locations from the follow-up to 2020's Final Fantasy VII Remake. The game is the second installment in a three-part series that plans to expand the world of the original PlayStation RPG. Currently, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is announced for PlayStation 5, but a PC version has not been formally revealed at this time. We've also learned the launch date is set for Feburary 29th, 2023. Update #1: Staff from the game added shared their thoughts in new statements posted to social media, which you can read below. Update #2: New screenshots, character art, and key art have been added below. Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZXqcymx0CI Yoshinori Kitase,Producer "Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has been set for release on February 29th, 2024. This second installment of the Final Fantasy VII remake project will feature elements from the previous game, as well as greatly enhanced features such as the vast world map to explore and synergy abilities with party members. The story will unfold more dramatically than ever before, with a rapid pace of major twists and turns. We know fans are dying to see one scene in particular... Final Fantasy VII Rebirth can

After a week of developer commentary, Square Enix has raised the curtains on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth once again with a new look up at the upcoming PlayStation 5 RPG. The trailer takes a look at the events following Cloud Strife that we know of from the end of Remake and the original FFVII. In this standalone adventure, Cloud Strife and his friends have escaped the dystopian city of Midgar and embark on a new journey across the wide world of Gaia to pursue the vengeful swordsman, Sephiroth. Rebirth promises an expansive worlds, with a new level of graphic fidelity developed specifically for PS5. Following the trailer, Yoshinori Kitase said in a press release, “We’re honored to bring Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to players around the world early next year. In the next installment of this thrilling tale, Cloud and his friends—both new and returning—will embark on a new adventure, so all players can enjoy this story, even those without any familiarity with the previous title or the original FFVII. The entire team has worked fervently with love and adoration for the world of FFVII to deliver an unforgettable experience for new adventurers and longtime fans alike, reaching new heights of

Over the past few days Square Enix has continued with brief developer comments from the staff of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, which is set to arrive on PlayStation 5 this Winter. While we're still waiting for the next big information drop, these snippets do provide a bit of insight on the game's current status and what fans can come to expect when it launches in the coming months. While the team is currently working to nail down a release date and FFVII Rebirth will have a high degree of freedom through exploration, we learned from scenario writer Kazushige Nojima that there will be a "chain of narrative developments that lie at the very heart of the FFVII story while discovering each character's destiny." Those who didn't play the original Final Fantasy VII Remake need not worry, however, as co-director Motomu Toriyama notes Square Enix has made preparations for fans to fully enjoy Rebirth. While Rebirth is being propped up as a continuing of Remake, there is always the question of if the battle system will be changed. According to battle director Teruki Endo, "new comrades will join you in battle and you can cooperate with other party members in closer ways than