Final Fantasy VII Rebirth receives an astounding gameplay trailer

Square Enix revealed a new gameplay trailer for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the highly anticipated new story in the critically acclaimed Final Fantasy VII Remake project. The trailer teased the game's mysterious story elements, thrilling combat, and expansive world that players can anticipate experiencing in early 2024.

As many fans speculated, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will introduce at least two new characters to the roster: Yuffie, who already was a playable character in the DLC Integrade, and now Red XIII will also become a fully playable party member. Take a look at the trailer:

The first game of the FINAL FANTASY VII remake trilogy project, released in 2020, has been praised by both players and critics across the globe, earning more than 20 perfect scores from the media. The game also became the highest-selling digital release on the PlayStation platform in Square Enix's history, exceeding more than five million shipments and digital sales worldwide since its release. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the second game in the trilogy, is now in development and will be available worldwide in early 2024 for the PS5. Yoshinori Kitase, the producer, said:

"We're honored to bring FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH to players around the world early next year. In the next installment of this thrilling tale, Cloud and his friends—both new and returning—will embark on a new adventure, so all players can enjoy this story, even those without any familiarity with the previous title or the original FINAL FANTASY VII. The entire team has worked fervently with love and adoration for the world of FINAL FANTASY VII to deliver an unforgettable experience for new adventurers and longtime fans alike, reaching new heights of cinematic storytelling, immersive and fast-paced combat, and rich exploration across a vast world. We can't wait to share more details later this year."

Square Enix is on fire with its announcements. Besides the rumors about a possible Final Fantasy IX remake, Final Fantasy Tactics remaster, and the numerous games it has been releasing lately, such as Octopath Traveler II and the upcoming Final Fantasy XVI, the company seems dedicated to getting back to its golden years where it dominated the market with its epic RPGs. You can check out the gameplay of Final Fantasy XVI if you are interested in the new mainline.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will also come with two Blu-rays, the first PS5 game to be this robust. If you're interested in seeing continuity in Cloud and the group's story, check out our comparator for the cheapest deals on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and watch fate unfold before your eyes.