According to the director of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the upcoming second part of the game will feature a much more expansive and open world compared to its predecessor. Despite Square Enix's recent focus on promoting Final Fantasy 16, fans have been eagerly awaiting news on the FF7 remake's next installment. However, the publisher has recently shifted some of its marketing efforts towards Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, which has been slated for release in the Winter 2023 season. While a solid release date has yet to be announced, fans can be reassured by producer Yoshinori Kitase's recent comment that a release date is in the works. The news that the game will be more open than its previous part is sure to excite fans even further.
According to a tweet from Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's official Twitter account, players can expect to journey through a vast and diverse world outside of Midgar with a high level of freedom. Additionally, the game's director, Naoki Hamaguchi, emphasized that players will encounter a plethora of unique stories along the way. This is reassuring news for fans who were disappointed that the first part of the remake was limited to Midgar, as they have fond memories of the plot's twists and strengths taking place in a more open world map. Although it remains unclear whether the game will be fully open world, this announcement suggests that there will be plenty of exciting content available to explore outside of the city.
Fans of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth are excitedly discussing the potential for increased freedom within the game. One major expectation is the reintroduction of various traversal methods from the original game, such as the Buggy and Cid's plane, which could allow players to access iconic locations like Junon, Mount Corel, and the Gold Saucer. Many fans are anticipating concrete details about the game's features and development, with hopes of receiving more information at the upcoming Summer Game Fest. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is set to release in Winter 2023 exclusively for the PS5.