Do I need to have played Final Fantasy VII Remake before Final Fantasy VII Rebirth?

A classic tale, reborn

What is the story of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth?

One of the most exciting aspects of the Final Fantasy VII remake project is how the narrative doesn’t directly mirror the original game’s story.

Final Fantasy VII Remake covered the ‘Midgar’ portion of 1997’s Final Fantasy VII, with protagonist Cloud Strife joining the underground resistance group AVALANCHE and plotting to defy the oppressive Shinra Electric Power Company, who harvest and process the planet’s energy in gigantic Mako reactors.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth follows the party as they leave the city of Midgar after a cataclysmic event and explore the planet in pursuit of Sephiroth, one of gaming’s greatest antagonists.

The world can be explored on foot, but it’s easier to get around in buggies and self-balancing ‘wheelies’, or ride Final Fantasy’s trademark Chocobos. Catching these feathered beasts will let you explore the world in various ways, with the ability to scale cliffs and even glide through the sky depending on their environment.

Beloved areas from the 1997 original return in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, including the Forgotten Capital, Shinra Manor, Mythril Mine and The Gold Saucer, a gigantic amusement park filled with minigames to play.

FAQ

Can I still play Final Fantasy VII Rebirth like a traditional turn-based JRPG?

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth features a ‘Classic’ Combat Style that brings the combat system more in line with the original Final Fantasy VII. Classic mode automates the real-time attacking and defending and allows players to focus on using the Commands Menu to issue special attacks, cast magic and use items.