Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthis now coming out in early 2024, and it will be launching with two discs, a surprise throwback to the PS1 original.Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthis looking to continue the story started byFinal Fantasy 7 Remake. This means that while it will retain some of the big story beats from the originalFinal Fantasy 7game, it will also be setting out on a new path of its own, so there should be plenty of surprises for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
Final Fantasyhad a significant presence at Summer Game Fest this year. Fans got a new look atmobile gameFinal Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis, Summer Game Fest host Geoff Keighley trolled viewers with aFinal FantasyDoor Dash promotion, and the show capped off with the big trailer forFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
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TheFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthtrailer confirmed that the game will be releasing in early 2024, meaning that its release date has been delayed from 2023 as was previously planned. The trailer also concluded by confirming that the game is coming on two discs, which is a surprise throwback to the PS1-eraFinal Fantasygames. Particularly large games in the PS1 era sometimes came on multiple discs, with theoriginalFinal Fantasy 7releasing on three discs. This practice is virtually unheard of in today’s gaming landscape, so the reveal thatFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthis coming on two discs earned a nice reaction from the audience. It should be noted, however, that theFinal Fantasy 7 Remakewas also two-disc title.
Regardless, the fact thatFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthis coming on two discs should be proof that the game is going to be huge. The trailer makes it clear that Square Enix is sparing no expense when it comes toFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s graphics, with Cloud Strife,villain Sephiroth, fan favorite Tifa, and the various other members ofFinal Fantasy 7 Remake’s cast brought to life in stunning detail.
The newFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthtrailer is a blend of gameplay and cut-scenes, with players getting a look at the game’s familiar combat system and various environments that the characters will be visiting. WhereasFinal Fantasy 7 Remaketook place almost entirely in Midgar,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthis blowing the doors open to thelargerFF7world. Fans will have to get their hands on the game themselves to get the full picture when it comes toFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthand its retelling of theFF7story.
