All the Essentials on Final Fantasy VII Before Its Remake

• Introduction to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
• Guide for beginners on where to start
• Overview of the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Demo
• Pre-order information and options
• Comparison between the remake and the original

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Should You Play?

Meet Aerith, Barret, Cloud, and Tifa as they stand against a backdrop of flames. These are the iconic characters of the much-anticipated Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, set to be released on February 29, 2024.

Where to Begin?

If you're new to the FF7 universe, or haven't yet played the 2020's Remake, you might be wondering where to start. Should you play the original first? What order should you play the games in? This blog post aims to answer all these questions.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Demo: Three Key Takeaways

For an in-depth look at what to expect, check out our video on the "Three Things We Learned From The Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Demo". After watching, you can share your thoughts on Facebook, Twitter, Email, Reddit, or simply link it to a friend.

Guide to the FFVII Universe

This guide breaks down the games, films, and more that make up the FFVII universe. It provides suggestions on where to start if you're new to Cloud and co.’s epic journey—or just a bit rusty on the details. Rest assured, this guide is free of spoilers, so feel free to read on.

Pre-order Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Excited about the release? Pre-order Final Fantasy VII Rebirth from Amazon or Best Buy.

Final Fantasy VII: A Look Back to 1997

First released on the original PlayStation back in 1997, Final Fantasy VII has become one of the most essential RPG experiences of the era—and one of the most influential games of all time. The story follows Cloud Strife, a former soldier turned mercenary hired by the eco-terrorist group Avalanche to put an end to the Shinra Electric Power Company’s destruction of the planet.

Play the Original FF7 on Modern Consoles

You can play the original FF7 on virtually all modern consoles. A touched-up remaster of the original is available on PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and Windows. This version features an improved translation over the original which contained classic lines such as “this guy are sick.”

The Remake and the Original

But the remake doesn’t make the original FF7 obsolete. Final Fantasy VII Remake takes plenty of narrative liberties and toys with the expectations of those who played the original. So if you go back to play the 1997 classic, the remake will still deliver a sense of suspense and uncertainty. We expect that to be the case of Rebirth as well.

Extra Perks for PS Plus Subscribers

If you’re a PS Plus subscriber at the Extra tier, you can download and start playing Final Fantasy VII on PS5 right now.

Gameplay Duration

You can get through the main story of FF7 at just under 40 hours, according to HowLongToBeat.com, but there’s easily 80+ hours of side diversions and mini-games to discover. As a strictly turn-based game with old-school blocky polygons, Final Fantasy VII ce.

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