Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is shaping up to be the most ambitious project to ever emerge from Square Enix. Releasing February 29, 2024, for PS5, this role-playing game (RPG) stands as the second part of the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy. Thanks to a hands-on preview, we already know that it’s more confident than its predecessor and is willing to revel joyfully in its modern, action-heavy combat systems and gorgeous cinematics.
However, while Rebirth aims high in its attempt to marry old Final Fantasy feelings with modern gaming technology, it’s worth remembering that it’s not the first of its kind. While its predecessor, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, was a compelling if tentative retelling of Final Fantasy 7’s opening act, Rebirth has just as much in common with Final Fantasy 16 (FF16), too.
