Highlights
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will offer almost 100 hours of fresh content, promising an extended and immersive gameplay experience.
- The game will feature familiar elements from the original game, but with many enhancements, providing a nostalgic yet updated experience for players.
- Rebirth can be enjoyed as a standalone adventure, but a recap of the previous game will be provided for those who need it. Additionally, new characters and surprises await fans in this highly anticipated sequel.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will release with almost a hundred hours of fresh content. The Square Enix team has been proud to reveal many things to watch out for in the upcoming sequel to Final Fantasy 7 Remake. The company has worked hard to build expectations for the follow-up that even the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Collector's Edition seems choc full of surprises. Things are looking up for the next iteration of this series as the team continues to hype its release.
During the recent PlayStation September State of Play, Square Enix revealed when Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's release date would be. With that, the developers also revealed a brand-new trailer that showed off a lot of new characters and features that will be present in the game. While fans of the original game were already familiar with some of the things to expect, Final Fantasy 7 Remake has shown that not all familiar territory might be the same as before. Old locations could bring new experiences to enjoy, as well. And that is where three key members of the development team released statements regarding Rebirth.
In three consecutive Twitter posts, producer Yoshinori Kitase, director Naoki Hamaguchi, and creative director Tetsuya Nomura shared messages confirming what to expect once Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launches. Hamaguchi mentioned that the game's focus is "free exploration," citing the presence of the world map. He concludes by stating that "nearly 100 hours of adventure awaits." Kitase mentioned that familiar elements from the previous game will be present but will see many enhancements throughout. There was also confirmation that Rebirth can stand as a standalone adventure, yet a recap of the last title will be provided for those who need to catch up. Finally, Nomura reiterates that Rebirth is the second of a three-part adventure that fans will be excited to experience. New characters await the fans, as well as surprises that await everybody's fates.
The teases seem promising especially with how well Remake was received. Fans who wanted more of Red XIII's presence in FF7 Remake could possibly see more of the character, given that Rebirth will be more open in terms of gameplay. In fact, Cait Sith and Vincent Valentine will also be joining the sequel, so this will change the dynamic of the game as a whole. Having more party members would add more replayability.
Hopefully, even with the teased 100 hours of content, Square Enix can still revisit a glaring flaw that most players had issues with. Some fans felt that Final Fantasy 7 Remake's side quests slowed the game's pacing down. While they did add to the replay value, some thought it was filler material to lengthen the experience. If Square Enix decides to give more weight to the quests, especially with how more freeform and open the map will be, then FF7 Rebirth could really become the masterpiece it intends to be.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launches on February 29 2024, for PS5.
