Following today’s announcements surrounding Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, a panel interview involving Director Naoki Hamaguchi was released.
This was released on PS Blog, which included comments from Tetsuya Nomura about Gold Saucer dates and party members. Hamaguchi specifically answered a question about side content in Rebirth, and the answer is staggering.
Side Content in Rebirth Is Significant
Below, you can read the comment from Hamaguchi regarding the world map in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
What is the function of the world map in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth?
Hamaguchi: The world map is vast and expansive, so not all of the locations on it will be used in the main story alone. In fact, volume wise, the amount of side content in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is nearly double that of the main quest content. Players who want to enjoy Final Fantasy VII setting on an even deeper level can explore all the corners of the world, discovering many different and exciting experiences such as new stories, battles, and mini-games to play. It will also be possible to return to any of the regions in the world even after the main quest moves on from that area, so you don’t have to worry about leaving things behind or unfinished.
For those unfamiliar with Naoki Hamaguchi, he is the Director of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. He previously served as the Co-Director of Final Fantasy VII Remake, the first chapter of the remake project. Alongside this question, he also broke down one of the new battle mechanics found in Rebirth. These are Synergy Moves, a new type of combo attack players can utilize with two party members.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is set to release on February 29, 2024. The game will be exclusive to the PlayStation 5 console until May 29, 2024. If you’re excited about the next chapter in the remake project, check out our pre-order guide here!
