In the wake of revealing a brand new trailer and launch date throughout as we speak’s State of Play, Square Enix has revealed rather more details about Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, confirming that the anticipated follow-up to Final Fantasy VII Remake will characteristic a hefty 100 hours of gameplay.
Producer Yoshinori Kitase wrote a letter to followers on the sport’s social media pages to vow a “huge world map” amongst a bunch of different particulars. He additionally teased what’s arguably the unique’s most well-known second by hinting that “followers are dying to see one scene particularly.”
Spoiler Warning: This article comprises mild spoilers for the unique Final Fantasy VII and Remake.
To have a good time as we speak’s bulletins we’re sharing messages from the event staff behind Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, beginning with producer Yoshinori Kitase. [1/3] #FF7R pic.twitter.com/tDm5w1Grl7
— FINAL FANTASY VII (@finalfantasyvii) September 14, 2023
Director Naoki Hamaguchi additionally weighed in to name the challenge a “labor of affection” whereas saying that the follow-up embraces “free exploration.” He additionally stated it should characteristic “compelling tales, enjoyable mini-games, and a lot extra.” The trailer proven through the State of Play confirmed off the Golden Saucer with a boxing mini-game that includes the unique sport’s acquainted model.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi has a particular message for everybody wanting ahead to the sport. [2/3] #FF7R pic.twitter.com/gd2Vk8B93k
— FINAL FANTASY VII (@finalfantasyvii) September 14, 2023
Finally, director Tetsuya Nomura stated that “many components had been rigorously chosen for this title” and that it’s going to incorporate suggestions from 2020’s Final Fantasy VII Remake. He additionally teased some potential change sfrom the unique sport.
“There can be the looming query of what destiny awaits,” Nomura wrote. “Whether you could have skilled the unique title or will embark on this journey with contemporary eyes, we hope you’ll face the ending of this work in your phrases.”
Square Enix reveals the place Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will finish
Elsewhere, a prolonged new PlayStation Blog entry dove into the upcoming follow-up, confirming within the course of that it’s going to lengthen as much as the Forgotten Capital. What occurs within the Forgotten Capital? Final Fantasy VII followers will know the scene very properly. How Rebirth will deal with this well-known scene is considered one of its largest questions, as Remake has proven each inclination towards going off the rails.
In the weblog, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s growth staff got here collectively to elaborate on what was proven within the new trailer whereas providing much more particulars. The interview consists of discussions of Red XIII, who will probably be making his debut in Rebirth, in addition to Cait Sith and Vincent. It additionally offered hints on whether or not the occasion will increase.
There can be the looming query of what destiny awaits. Whether you could have skilled the unique title or will embark on this journey with contemporary eyes, we hope you’ll face the ending of this work in your phrases.
“The authentic occasion members are all current in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth,” Nomura stated. “In the earlier title, Final Fantasy VII Remake, Red XIII grew to become an accompanying member within the second half of the sport, however he’ll change into an official, playable occasion member ranging from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Similarly, there are characters who’re accompanying members in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, that can change into official occasion members within the subsequent title.”
It is at present unclear whether or not Cait Sith and Vincent, the latter of whom was a secret character within the authentic sport, will probably be playable within the new launch.
Talking concerning the quite a few mini-games in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Hamaguchi confirmed that the staff plans to increase on the parade sport featured in Junon. He additionally stated that Square Enix has “gone all out and created an enormous variety of mini-games on a scale that surpasses even the unique.” He additionally stated that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will characteristic “numerous distinctive video games and challenges” that open up whereas exploring the world.
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