Latest Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Footage Hints at Tragic Demise of Beloved Character

With less than three months left until the release of Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, Square Enix revealed new footage of the game at this year's The Game Awards. The studio showcased the new theme song in a dramatic musical segment during the show and later released a full-length trailer on YouTube.

The trailer hints at several iconic moments from the original game, including a beloved character's unfortunate fate. It also sets the stage for a difficult situation that Cloud will soon face, as he confesses to Tifa: "Sometimes I don't even know who I am. I forget things everyone else remembers just fine, and know things I've got no right knowing."

Zack Fair, the protagonist of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII, is heavily featured in the trailer. The trailer shows Zack's face-off against the Shinra military and a conversation with Biggs, perhaps in a universe where all Avalanche members except Zack have been killed. It's open to speculation, and then we see Zack beside a comatose Cloud speaking to Marlene. Marlene warns Zack that once Cloud wakes up, a scary man will kill her, likely referring to Aerith.

The trailer also gives fans a first look at the game's final party member, Cid Highwind, a glimpse of Cait Sith's combat, a closer look at Vincent Valentine, and clips from pivotal scenes such as Barret and Dyne's dramatic meeting. The trailer closes with a preview of the upcoming theme song for Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, which seems to make its debut during the Golden Saucer's Dragon King play.

The new trailer for Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth was not the only major announcement at The Game Awards. We have compiled a list of the most significant reveals of the night, including all of The Game Awards winners.

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z fan, I am incredibly excited about the upcoming release of Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth. The new footage revealed at The Game Awards has me even more hyped for the game. The trailer hints at some major plot developments, including the tragic demise of a beloved character. This is sure to be a major turning point in the story, and I can't wait to see how it plays out.

I'm also intrigued by the introduction of Cid Highwind, the final party member. Cid is a fan-favorite character from the original game, and I'm glad to see that he's finally getting his chance to shine. The trailer also gives us a glimpse of Cait Sith's combat, a closer look at Vincent Valentine, and clips from pivotal scenes such as Barret and Dyne's dramatic meeting. All in all, the new trailer has me more excited than ever for Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth. I can't wait to get my hands on the game when it releases on June 22, 2023.