Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is now coming out in early 2024, and it will be launching with two discs, a surprise throwback to the PS1 original. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is looking to continue the story started by Final Fantasy 7 Remake. This means that while it will retain some of the big story beats from the original Final Fantasy 7 game, 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 Fantasy had a significant presence at Summer Game Fest this year. Fans got a new look at mobile game Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis, Summer Game Fest host Geoff Keighley trolled viewers with a Final Fantasy Door Dash promotion, and the show capped off with the big trailer for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
The Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth trailer 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-era Final Fantasy games. Particularly large games in the PS1 era sometimes came on multiple discs, with the original Final Fantasy 7 releasing on three discs. This practice is virtually unheard of in today's gaming landscape, so the reveal that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is coming on two discs earned a nice reaction from the audience. It should be noted, however, that the Final Fantasy 7 Remake was also two-disc title.
Regardless, the fact that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is 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 to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's graphics, with Cloud Strife, villain Sephiroth, fan favorite Tifa, and the various other members of Final Fantasy 7 Remake's cast brought to life in stunning detail.
The new Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth trailer 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. Whereas Final Fantasy 7 Remake took place almost entirely in Midgar, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is blowing the doors open to the larger FF7 world. Fans will have to get their hands on the game themselves to get the full picture when it comes to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and its retelling of the FF7 story.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launches early 2024 for PS5.