Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi suggests new players skip the original game and experience the remake first to get their initial impression, emphasizing the remake's modern graphics and presentation as a standalone experience, though he acknowledges both approaches are valid.
Square Enix had plans for DLC for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth but decided to focus on releasing the third installment of the Remake trilogy first, though they remain open to future expansions or new titles after the trilogy concludes.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, which takes nearly 50 hours to complete, is considered by its director Naoki Hamaguchi to be appropriately lengthy, though he promises the next installment will be more concise, aiming to balance storytelling and gameplay length as development progresses.
In an interview at TGS 2025, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi discussed the game's release on Game Key Card for Switch 2, the focus on accessibility features, the lack of current plans for mobile versions or DLC bridging to Part 3, and the possibility of a standalone Queen's Blood game, emphasizing the priority of releasing the third installment.
Square Enix has released a physical twin pack edition for PS5, including Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Rebirth, offering fans a comprehensive collection of these acclaimed RPGs with enhanced gameplay, new characters, and expanded storylines.
Square Enix has released a physical twin pack edition for PS5, including Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Rebirth, offering fans a comprehensive collection of these acclaimed RPGs with enhanced gameplay, new characters, and expanded storylines.
Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will be released on Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Microsoft Store, expanding its availability across major platforms, with the release date yet to be announced.
A Reddit user has created a mod for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth that replaces Cloud and Aerith with Squall and Rinoa from Final Fantasy VIII, showcasing a work-in-progress but visually interesting crossover that highlights the potential for a modern FF8 remake, especially given its complex time-travel narrative and thematic fit for such a project.
The article argues that Final Fantasy's main issue isn't its combat system, which has evolved positively, but its storytelling. It emphasizes that modern entries like FFXVI and Rebirth suffer from weak narratives despite strong gameplay and visuals. The author suggests that future games should focus on better stories, acting, and presentation, rather than reverting to turn-based combat, which isn't the core problem.
The 2024 Game Awards, held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, crowned 'Astro Bot' as Game of the Year, with additional wins for Best Family Game, Best Director, and Best Action Adventure. Other notable winners included 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' for Best Score and Music, and 'Black Myth: Wukong' for Best Action Game. The event featured star presenters like Harrison Ford and performances by Snoop Dogg and Twenty One Pilots. Naughty Dog announced a new game, 'Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet,' and Amazon MGM Studios' 'Fallout' won Best Adaptation.
Amazon is offering limited-time deals on popular games and tech in celebration of The Game Awards. Discounts include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Silent Hill 2, and Star Wars Outlaws, with a special offer on the Meta Quest 3S VR headset, which includes $100 in digital credit. These deals are available in limited quantities, and some items, like the PS5 version of Star Wars Outlaws, have already sold out. Additionally, a Samsung 48" OLED 4K TV is on sale for 41% off.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is set to launch on PC on January 23rd, following its PlayStation 5 release. Announced during the Game Awards, the PC version will be available on Steam and the Epic Games Store, featuring improved lighting, enhanced textures, NVIDIA DLSS, and VRR support. The game, part of the Remake trilogy, expands the original's story into a 100-hour epic, blending exploration with narrative depth.
'Black Myth: Wukong' won the Ultimate Game of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards, which saw over 12 million public votes. The game also secured the Best Visual Design award, while Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Helldivers 2 each took home four awards, including Best Storytelling and Best Multiplayer Game, respectively. Other notable winners included Astro Bot for Best Audio Design and Balatro for Best Indie Game and Breakthrough Awards.
Square Enix released a video showcasing the early development stages of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, revealing how basic surfaces and placeholders evolved into the game's stunning world. The hour-and-a-half long video delves into the meticulous process of recreating the iconic environments, enemies, and characters from the original game, highlighting the significant transformation from initial concepts to the final product.
Post-Memorial Day deals include discounts on the 10th Gen iPad for $299.99, Acer Nitro 34" Monitor for $199, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for $54.99, LG UltraGear 48" Monitor for $699.99, and Nintendo Switch for $259.99. Other notable deals include the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming desktop and Samsung 49" Odyssey G9 Series monitor. Additionally, pre-orders for the LEGO Great Deku Tree set are now live.