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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Second entry in Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy (2024, Square Enix) — massive open-world action-RPG spanning Cloud's journey from Kalm through Nibelheim, Cosmo Canyon, and beyond. Critical + commercial hit; Metacritic 92; over 3M+ copies sold in launch year.

⏱~6000 min🌤indoor
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What is Final Fantasy VII Rebirth?

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the second entry in Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, released February 29, 2024 exclusively for PlayStation 5. Continues the story after Final Fantasy VII Remake (2020) — Cloud + party travel from Kalm through open-world regions (Grasslands, Junon, Corel, Gongaga, Cosmo Canyon, Nibelheim, and beyond), rebuilding classic FF7 areas as massive open-world content. Combat retains Remake's real-time action + tactical ATB system. New features: Chocobo racing minigame, Queen's Blood card game, Fort Condor tower defense, chocobo overland exploration, party synergy abilities. Critical acclaim: Metacritic 92; described as one of best JRPGs of decade. Sold 2M+ copies first month; 3M+ by year-end. Third + final trilogy entry expected 2027+.

Quick facts

Category

Video Games

Type

Individual

Players

1–1

Duration

~6000 min

Where played

indoor

Country of origin

🇯🇵 Japan

Estimated origin

Released February 29, 2024 PS5-exclusive; sequel to FF7 Remake 2020; third trilogy entry expected 2027+

Olympic

No

Popularity

global

How it works

Objective

Complete Cloud's journey through FFVII story arc from Kalm to Forgotten Capital + explore massive open world.

Match structure

Story-driven action-RPG progression through open-world regions.

Rules

Basic rules

  • Real-time action + ATB tactical

    Combat blends real-time action with Active Time Battle tactical menu for abilities/spells.

  • 3-character active party

    Control 1 character actively; AI-controlled party members + free swap.

  • Open-world overland exploration

    Massive open-world regions with chocobo mount overland travel.

  • Minigame side-content abundance

    Queen's Blood card game (deep meta), Chocobo racing, Fort Condor tower defense, Piano rhythm game, and more.

Advanced rules

  • Materia system (spells + abilities)

    Attach materia to weapons/armor for magic + support + summon abilities.

  • Synergy abilities (party combos)

    Character pair combo attacks + defensive maneuvers.

  • Weapon proficiency + upgrade

    Deep weapon customization + upgrade paths.

Scoring

Story progression + minigame rankings + completion percentage.

ActionPoints
Story chapter completionStory progression

Win condition · Complete main story + optional side content.

Equipment

  • PlayStation 5

    PS5-exclusive at launch; PC port expected 2025-2026.

Positions & roles

  • Cloud Strife

    ×1

    Ex-SOLDIER swordsman, protagonist.

  • Tifa Lockhart

    ×1

    Martial artist + Cloud's childhood friend.

  • Aerith Gainsborough

    ×1

    Ancient healer + flower merchant.

  • Barret Wallace

    ×1

    Gun-arm mercenary + eco-terrorist.

  • Red XIII

    ×1

    Wolf/lion creature warrior.

  • Yuffie Kisaragi

    ×1

    Wutai ninja thief.

  • Cait Sith

    ×1

    Cat-riding-Moogle Shinra spy.

Officiating

Single-player.

  • N/A

Strategies

  • Materia loadout optimization

    Materia synergies + support materia pairings define combat effectiveness.

  • Synergy ability chain

    Character pair combos create damage windows + defensive cover.

Terminology

Materia
Magic/ability crystals attached to weapons/armor.
ATB
Active Time Battle — tactical menu system.
Queen's Blood
In-game deep card game minigame with global meta.
Chocobo
Yellow bird mount + racing minigame subject.
SOLDIER
Elite Shinra military force Cloud claims membership in.

Major competitions

  • Queen's Blood competitive play (in-game meta)

    continuous · worldwide players · since 2024

  • Speed-run leaderboards (Any%, Glitchless)

    continuous · worldwide · since 2024

Where it is played

Governing bodies

Famous names & records

Famous athletes

  • Yoshinori Kitase (game director + producer)
  • Naoki Hamaguchi (game director)
  • Nomura Tetsuya (character designer)

Records

  • Metacritic 92 critical acclaim

    FF7 Rebirth — Critical score of 92 on Metacritic; described as one of best JRPGs of 2020s decade (2024)

  • Strong commercial performance

    FF7 Rebirth — 2M+ copies first month; 3M+ by year-end 2024 despite PS5-only release (2024)

Learn this sport

beginner

  1. 1

    Play FF7 Remake first (2020)

    Direct prequel; context essential.

advanced

  1. 1

    Complete side content + minigames

    Queen's Blood + Chocobo racing + all side quests for full experience.

Frequently asked

Do I need to play the original FF7 (1997) first?+

Not strictly required, but recommended for full appreciation. The Remake trilogy (Remake 2020 + Rebirth 2024) reimagines the original story with new plot elements + expanded characterization. Original FF7 provides context but Remake trilogy is designed to be accessible to newcomers. Play FF7 Remake first (2020) before Rebirth for narrative continuity.

Is FF7 Rebirth PS5-only?+

Yes at launch (February 2024). PC port typically follows Square Enix PS5 exclusives after 1-2 years; PC port expected 2025-2026. Xbox port unlikely given historical Square Enix + Sony exclusivity partnerships.

Sources & provenance

Last verified 2026-08-29.verified