Continuing the adventures commenced in Final Fantasy VII Remake when it first launched on the PlayStation 4 in 2020, Square Enix used today’s Summer Game Fest Live festivities to share a new trailer and more specific information on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the second of three games in the trilogy.
The trailer, available to view to the left, seeks to tease the game’s mysterious story elements, combat, and newly redesigned expansive world that players can look forward to when Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launches exclusively on the PlayStation 5 in Early 2024.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the second installment in the Final Fantasy VII Remake project, revisiting the narrative of the original Final Fantasy VII RPG through three separate games, while also not being a direct port of the game’s original story. This new chapter will continue following Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith and Red XIII after they escape from the dystopian city Midgar and sees them embark on a journey in pursuit of Sephiroth, the vengeful swordsman from Cloud’s past who was thought to be dead.
In this standalone adventure, players will explore an expansive world, all brought to life with a new level of graphical fidelity, developed specifically to leverage the power of the PS5 console. As players unravel a gripping narrative rich with mysteries to uncover, they will also witness the personal journey of each party member and strengthen their bonds to work together and face off against powerful enemies.
Complementing the trailer, producer Yoshinori Kitase had this to say:
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 FINAL FANTASY VII. The entire team has worked fervently with love and adoration for the world of FINAL FANTASY VII to deliver an unforgettable experience for new adventurers and longtime fans alike, reaching new heights of cinematic storytelling, immersive and fast-paced combat, and rich exploration across a vast world. We can’t wait to share more details later this year.
