Arriving almost four years on from the first part of the Final Fantasy 7 remake project, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is one of the most highly anticipated games of 2024. Franchise fans and those with an affinity for the PS1 classic can't wait to return to the world of Gaia and catch up with Cloud and the rest of his Avalanche buddies. Thankfully, they won't have to wait too much longer before they can do so.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Burning Questions
Those hoping to learn more about Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth have come to the right place, as we have answers to all the most frequently asked questions.
The game is scheduled for release on February 29, 2024, though some will no doubt be wondering when exactly they can start playing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth once that date rolls around. This guide should prove useful in this regard, as in addition to FF7R release times, it also contains information about preloading, which, given the game's 150GB+ file size, will be a must for those hoping to start playing right away.
Updated February 29, 2024, by Tom Bowen: In some parts of the world, the FF7 Rebirth release time is now just mere hours away. Those who pre-ordered the game will be able to start playing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth at midnight on February 29, with local time based on the region of their PlayStation Store account. The US PlayStation Store uses EST though, which means that anyone operating on Pacific Time will gain access to the game at 9 PM rather than midnight.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Release Times
When Can I start Playing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth?
Players will be able to start playing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth at midnight on February 29, local time. As with other games released through the PlayStation store, local time is determined by the country in which the user's PSN account is registered, meaning that there may be some slight variation in countries that span multiple time zones. For example, the US PlayStation store operates on Eastern Time, meaning that some players may gain access to the game a little earlier depending on where in the country they reside.
Final Fantasy VII United States Release Times
Time Zone | Release Time |
|---|---|
Eastern Standard Time | 00:00 (February 29, 2024) |
Central Standard Time | 23:00 (February 28, 2024) |
Mountain Standard Time | 22:00 (February 28, 2024) |
Pacific Standard Time | 21:00 (February 28, 2024) |
Alaska Standard Time | 20:00 (February 28, 2024) |
Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time | 19:00 (February 28, 2024) |
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Preload Times
When Can I Start Preloading Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth?
Those who pre-order a digital copy of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will be able to preload the game from midnight on February 27, with the file size for FF7R sitting at around 150GB at launch. As mentioned above, local time is determined by the region of the user's PlayStation Store account, meaning that some people living in countries with more than one time zone may be able to start preloading Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth a little earlier than others. Put simply, preloads for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth are scheduled to go live 48 hours before the game's full release.
Final Fantasy VII United States Preload Times
Time Zone | Release Time |
|---|---|
Eastern Standard Time | 00:00 (February 27, 2024) |
Central Standard Time | 23:00 (February 26, 2024) |
Mountain Standard Time | 22:00 (February 26, 2024) |
Pacific Standard Time | 21:00 (February 26, 2024) |
Alaska Standard Time | 20:00 (February 26, 2024) |
Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time | 19:00 (February 26, 2024) |
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
- Developer(s)
- Square Enix
- Publisher(s)
- Square Enix
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5
- Released
- February 29, 2024
FAQ
Q: FF7 Rebirth Release Date and Time
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will be released on February 29, 2024. Those who pre-order the game digitally will be able to start playing at midnight, local time (based on the region of their PlayStation store account). Preloads will go live 48 hours before the game's official launch at midnight on February 27.
