Square Enix has revealed a demo for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth at today’s State of Play. Good news, as it is now available from the PlayStation Store! It’s the perfect time to try out the game before it releases later this month. While this news was leaked yesterday by PSN, we’re so excited to jump in and try out the game for ourselves!
The demo will allow you to traverse through the opening chapter of the game, which is the Nibelheim flashback sequence. You’ll have the choice of playing as either Cloud or Sephiroth. That’s not all, though. Another demo will be added sometime between now and the launch. You’ll also get to explore a portion of the giant world of Gaia, with a small section of Under Junon that is playable as well. Here, you can experience exploration and also fight the Terror of the Deep.
“Experience the power of choice! The Final Fantasy VII Rebirth demo is out now, allowing you to step into the shoes of either Cloud or Sephiroth during the Nibelheim episode. Uncover the opening chapter of the game’s story and explore the world map. Your adventure, your choice!”
You’ll be able to transfer your save data from the demo to the full game if you’d like. That way, you can jump right into Chapter 2. Download the demo in the PlayStation Store now and complete it to earn the following items:
- Kupo charm: An accessory that increases the number of resource items extracted at a set rate.
- Survival set: A selection of items to aid on your adventure, such as potions and ethers.
On February 21, the demo will receive an update titled “Dawn of a New Era in Junon” featuring a section of the Junon region around the harbor town.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Screenshots & Release Information
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the second entry in the Final Fantasy VII Remake Project, a collection of three games recreating and reimagining the story and world of Final Fantasy VII. It’s the sequel to Final Fantasy VII Remake, which launched worldwide exclusively for PlayStation 4 on April 10, 2020. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, an expanded and enhanced version of the PS4 title, was announced for PlayStation 5 in the following year.
A tremendous amount of information has been confirmed for Rebirth thus far, including confirmation of non-playable Vincent & Cid, a “new episode with Zack,” the file size of the game, and more. Leading up to launch, Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children Complete will return to theaters in both Japan and the USA. A special short film will premiere alongside the movie, featuring new interviews with key FFVII creators. Kitase, Hamaguchi, and Nomura will all appear in this film.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is set to launch exclusively for PlayStation 5 on February 29, 2024. The title will be exclusive to the platform until May 29, 2024. A Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, and Collector’s Edition are available to pre-order now.
