FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH is Square Enix’s action RPG and the second standalone title in the FINAL FANTASY VII remake project. It follows Cloud Strife and his companions after leaving Midgar, expanding the journey into large regions filled with story missions, side quests, minigames, exploration, and optional combat. The battle system combines direct action with ATB commands and party Synergy abilities. The current platform set includes PS5, PC, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S.

Latest update

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH expanded to Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S on June 3, 2026, bringing the second Remake-project installment to additional console families.

The current game is also available on PlayStation 5 and Windows PC. Square Enix’s main product page continues to list PC-specific features such as high frame-rate support, DLSS, VRR, and enhanced graphics options.

Release date and status

Platforms and availability

The current platform set is PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S. Xbox on PC and Xbox Play Anywhere support are also part of the 2026 expansion announcement.

Different platform releases share the same core adventure, while technical features and store-specific bonuses can differ.

Gameplay overview

Combat blends direct real-time action with command-based strategy. Players switch between party members, use ATB abilities, magic, weapon skills, limits, and coordinated Synergy Skills or Synergy Abilities.

Outside combat, the party explores large regions with towns, side quests, minigames, optional combat encounters, regional objectives, and travel systems that make the journey beyond Midgar much broader than the first Remake title.

Story, setting, or main mode

The story follows Cloud Strife and his companions after leaving Midgar. Their pursuit of Sephiroth takes them across multiple regions, introducing allies, rival forces, and locations from the original FINAL FANTASY VII in a heavily expanded form.

REBIRTH continues through the party’s journey toward the Forgotten Capital while developing Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, Barret, Red XIII, Yuffie, and other major characters.

Trailer, screenshots, and media

The gallery shows the ensemble cast, open regions, action-and-command combat, PC presentation, and the later Switch 2/Xbox platform expansion.

Developer and publisher

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH is developed and published by Square Enix. It is the second game in the company’s three-part FINAL FANTASY VII remake project.

Download and availability

The game is sold on PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S. Platform storefronts also offer deluxe editions and bonuses that can vary by region.

PC players should plan for a 155 GB SSD requirement according to Square Enix’s published requirements.

System / Device Requirements

Square Enix publishes a 155 GB SSD requirement for Windows. Minimum hardware starts at Ryzen 5 1400 or Core i3-8100, 16 GB RAM, and RX 6600, Arc A580, or RTX 2060-class graphics.

The recommended configuration raises the CPU and GPU targets while keeping 16 GB RAM and the same 155 GB SSD requirement.

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