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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.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is a 2024 action role-playing game by Square Enix. It is the second part of the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy, continuing Cloud Strife's journey beyond Midgar.

What it is

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the sequel to Final Fantasy VII Remake and the second instalment in a planned trilogy. The story follows Cloud Strife and his allies as they travel the Planet to stop Shinra and Sephiroth. The game expands beyond the confines of Midgar into a larger open world.

Why it matters

The game received universal acclaim from critics, according to Metacritic. It is part of a globally recognised Japanese franchise with a strong Canadian audience, and it represents a major continuation of a beloved classic.

Key details

Gameplay combines real-time action with role-playing and strategic elements. It was released for PlayStation 5 in 2024 and for Microsoft Windows in 2025. Exploration is more open-ended compared to the previous game.

In short

  • Sequel to Final Fantasy VII Remake and second part of trilogy.
  • Combines real-time action with RPG and strategic elements.
  • Story continues after Midgar, featuring Cloud and party.
  • Released for PS5 in 2024 and Windows in 2025.
Canadian angle

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.

Quick 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 it 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.

Sources

  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.