The Unresolved Mysteries of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Fans were treated to exciting surprises during the Summer Game Fest, including extended gameplay footage of Mortal Kombat 1, a release date of October 2023 for Spider-Man 2, and a brand-new trailer for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the second part of the planned Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy. After a period of silence, Square Enix re-emerged with an exciting trailer showcasing what's next for Cloud Strife and his allies. However, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth still leaves numerous unanswered questions. Continuing the story of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Rebirth picks up immediately after events in the city of Midgar and introduces new story elements, creating a new timeline where things aren't playing out exactly like they did in the original 1997 classic. As a result, hype around the game has escalated with the potential for significant changes to the story.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is Still Holding its Cards Close to its Chest

Fans are eagerly anticipating whether Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will feature an open-world format. While Remake's setting in Midgar's slums created a sense of overcrowding and linearity, the Final Fantasy franchise is known for its expansive and free-roaming gameplay. Although the newest trailer showcased glimpses of vast, open fields, it remained unclear whether Rebirth will indeed adopt an open-world structure.

A key factor contributing to Final Fantasy 7's enduring popularity is its diverse and memorable cast of characters, including Vincent Valentine and Cid Highwind. While Cid's introduction in the original game's narrative suggests he may not appear until the third game, Vincent Valentine's involvement in Rebirth's storyline is highly anticipated. However, the trailer did not offer any glimpses of him, only featuring previously introduced characters from Remake and its DLC.

Zack Fair holds a crucial place in the Final Fantasy 7 universe and has won over fans with his endearing personality. The character's return in the Final Fantasy 7 Crisis Core Reunion and his appearance in the final scene of Remake's DLC, INTERmission, have confirmed his survival in the new timeline despite his demise at the end of Reunion. Given his close ties with Cloud and Aerith, fans are eagerly anticipating his significant role in Rebirth, but thus far, he has not been sighted or referenced.

Rebirth is slated for an early 2024 release, which is a reasonable expectation given the game's complexity and scope. With Final Fantasy 16's launch now over, Square Enix is likely to refocus its marketing efforts on Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, with trailers and gameplay footage expected to be released over the course of the year. Hopefully, fans will receive answers to many of their queries in the coming months.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is set to release on PS5 in early 2024.