Sephiroth’s Still a Jerk in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

As we suspected with the tweets, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth debuted a new trailer today during Summer Game Fest 2023, confirming that the game is on schedule to arrive in early 2024 and will be spread across two discs. Giving us our first detailed look at the sequel to Final Fantasy VII Remake, the trailer shows Cloud and company leaving Midgar, and plenty of combat footage showing the evolution from the INTERmission Yuffie DLC and how party members will team up for combo attacks.

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.

Yoshinori Kitase, Producer

As the second entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will also introduce Elena, a fan-favorite member of the Turks. The trailer also shows the iconic Cosmo Canyon cutscene, Nibelheim, Northern Crater, and more. Considering it spans two discs, expect Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to be quite lengthy, and it may even exceed expectations with its open world. Fans of the original Final Fantasy VII likely have an idea of where the second game will end, but the ending of this trailer seems to be a deliberate attempt by the development team to stir up some controversy.

Our opinion? Sephiroth’s just being a manipulative jerk to Cloud.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – Summer Game Fest 2023 Trailer