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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is a 2024 action role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is a 2024 action role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix. It is the second instalment in the planned Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy and continues the story of Final Fantasy VII Remake, following Cloud Strife and his allies beyond Midgar.

Gameplay

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth uses action role-playing combat that blends real-time action with strategic systems. Compared with Final Fantasy VII Remake, it expands exploration into a larger world with more open-area traversal.

Story

The game follows Cloud Strife, Aerith, Tifa, Barret, and other party members as they travel across the Planet after the events of Remake. Their journey centres on stopping Shinra and Sephiroth.

Development and release

Square Enix developed and published the game as part of its Final Fantasy VII remake project. It launched for PlayStation 5 in 2024 and later received a Windows version in 2025.

Reception

According to the Wikipedia article, the game received universal acclaim from critics, with Metacritic cited as the source for that assessment.

Key facts

  • It is a sequel to Final Fantasy VII Remake and the second part of a planned remake trilogy.
  • The game combines real-time action with role-playing and strategic elements.
  • Its story continues the journey of Cloud Strife and his companions after leaving Midgar.
  • The game was released for PlayStation 5 in 2024 and later for Microsoft Windows in 2025.
  • It received universal acclaim from critics according to Metacritic.
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Canadian context

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is widely available to Canadian players through PlayStation 5 and Windows PC release channels, and it is part of a globally recognised Japanese game franchise with a strong Canadian audience.

Frequently asked questions

What is Final Fantasy VII Rebirth?
It is a 2024 action role-playing game by Square Enix and the second entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy.
Is Final Fantasy VII Rebirth a sequel?
Yes. It follows Final Fantasy VII Remake and continues the same remake project.
What platforms is it on?
It was released for PlayStation 5 in 2024 and for Microsoft Windows in 2025.
Who is the main character?
The story primarily follows Cloud Strife and his party.
What kind of gameplay does it have?
It combines real-time action with role-playing and strategic elements.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_VII_Rebirth
    Supports: Developer, genre, story premise, gameplay style, critical reception, sequel status.
  2. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_VII_Rebirth
    Supports: Sequel status and second entry in the planned remake trilogy.
  3. Wikipedia (Portuguese) — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_VII_Rebirth
    Supports: Release on PlayStation 5 in 2024 and Windows version in 2025.
  4. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_VII_Rebirth
    Supports: Windows release and planned trilogy context.
  5. IGN — https://www.ign.com/wikis/final-fantasy-7-rebirth/FF7_Rebirth_Walkthrough
    Supports: Cloud Strife and company continue their journey beyond Midgar.