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[Go_Ly_Dow]

More at the link > https://www.square-enix-games.com/en_US/news/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-preview-remake-recap-video

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH launches in just a few short months on February 29, 2024 and we’re excited to be able to show you more about what to expect.

But, before we look at where we’re going, what about where we’ve been? We’ve just released a ‘Story So Far’ recap video, which will also be viewable from the game’s main menu.

Narrated by none other than Red XIII, it retells the events of FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE - perfect if you want a refresher ahead of the new game, or plan to dive right into the series with FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH.

New dynamic difficulty mode

Easy” difficulty allows people to focus on the story rather than battles, while “Normal” provides a reasonable challenge for most players. In the newly added “Dynamic” difficulty, enemies grow stronger as your characters do - perfect for players who crave constant challenge.

Regions of the world​

The world is comprised of multiple regions, each boasting unique environments for you to explore and experience on your adventure.

Let's take a look at a couple:

Feb 29th can't come soon enough!

 

[adamsapple]

Easy” difficulty allows people to focus on the story rather than battles, while “Normal” provides a reasonable challenge for most players. In the newly added “Dynamic” difficulty, enemies grow stronger as your characters do - perfect for players who crave constant challenge.

Nice. Give me my story difficulties so I can focus exploration and avoid the grind!

 

[Outlier]

Nope. Not looking at anything for this game, until after it releases.
FF7R is great and have good hopes for Rebirth. No spoils.

 

[FoxMcChief]

I’m excited, and hesitant at the same time. FF7 Remake ending killed a lot of my interest in these. It was some stupid Kingdom Hearts bullshit.

 

[Dynasty8]

In the newly added “Dynamic” difficulty, enemies grow stronger as your characters do - perfect for players who crave constant challenge.

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!! Finally they give us an option other than brain dead difficulty.

 

[Elios83]

This has been my wallpaper on my PC in 1997 for months. It looked so amazing:

now it has become this:

can't wait

 

[saintjules]

Gonna feel weird to see the Highwind and not Cid (maybe).

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Gonna feel weird to see the Highwind and not Cid (maybe).

I believe Cid is in this, but probably in the final third of the game at a guess

 

[Danjin44]

Gonna feel weird to see the Highwind and not Cid (maybe).

We might see Cid but just like Red XIII in Remake, his not gonna be controllable or his just might be NPC in Rebirth.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

We might see Cid but just like Red XIII in Remake, his not gonna be controllable or his just might be NPC in Rebirth.

My expectation too. Wonder if we meet Vincent ahead of Cid.

 

[balls of snow]

Good on having dynamic. Im not doing a new game + of a game I just poured 100 hours just to play on hard. Looking at you ffxvi.

 

[Nankatsu]

Yeah, my most anticipated title for next year right here.

Dynamic difficulty is a really nice addition.

 

[Danjin44]

Good on having dynamic. Im not doing a new game + of a game I just poured 100 hours just to play on hard. Looking at you ffxvi.

To be far that was same with original FFVII Remake, in fact you could only access to super boss in hard difficulty.

 

[Brigandier]

The lack of Cid is #@$* annoying

 

[SCB3]

Avoiding all I can before release but its looking to be something special, I absolutely love the Original and remake so cannot wait for this, even pre-ordered the CE for it


I should go back and finish my hard mode playthrough sometime

 

[Gambit2483]

The lack of Cid is #@$* annoying

Cid has to be in this one. Even if they pull a Red XIII and introduce him in the late game or something.

 

[Pagusas]

The lack of Cid is #@$* annoying

Cid is in this one, he just wont be playable.

 

[Imtjnotu]

I want the combat to be like 16 and not like FF7

 

[Radical Dreamer]

Gimme my aerith waifu right now

 

[GrayDock]

I really hope they make a new Mechanical Arts of the Highwind, my original one is in need of a replacement...

Not that I'll dispose of my old one, they will be placed side by side...

 

[Tygeezy]

How does the levels work? Are we starting off at level 1 again? Are we able to continue where we left off level and gear wise? If that's the case, what happens to the people that either skipped part 1 or played it on a different platform (pc)?

 

[saintjules]

 

[Pagusas]

I really hope they make a new Mechanical Arts of the Highwind, my original one is in need of a replacement...

Not that I'll dispose of my old one, they will be placed side by side...

anyone found a super high resolution version of this yet?

 

[BennyBlanco]

Not filled with optimism after FF7R but Ill keep an open mind and watch some reviews from youtubers i trust

 

[MikeM]

This has been my wallpaper on my PC in 1997 for months. It looked so amazing:

now it has become this:

can't wait

This hit me right in the childhood. Day 1!

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

So glad this is in. Always found it a bit frustrating how they'd keep limiting FF games to just normal in the first playthrough. The 7R combat system will shine with some more challenge.

 

[Pagusas]

I went ahead and made a super ultra wide 8k version (as I'm using a 57" Samsung G9, needed this for my wallpaper like its 1997 again

linking to my reddit post as our image uploader here wont accept the big jpeg lol

 

[Brock2621]

I cannot get enough of this game.... please please don't delay it

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

I went ahead and made a super ultra wide 8k version (as I'm using a 57" Samsung G9, needed this for my wallpaper like its 1997 again

linking to my reddit post as our image uploader here wont accept the big jpeg lol

Awesome looks good.

I cannot get enough of this game.... please please don't delay it

I'd be surprised if they did at this stage. Leaving it a bit late!

 

[RoboFu]

Im tempted to wait for the pc release after what they did with FF16 but I loved the first part and this one actually gets into the good parts.

 

[Mercador]

I haven't played FFVII remake yet, any version, is it the good time to get that going? I'm not too sure which version is what (I want to keep me spoilers free -- yes I played FFVII original one). Thanks!

 

[Physiognomonics]

Now this one actually looks like an epic Fantasy game.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

I haven't played FFVII remake yet, any version, is it the good time to get that going? I'm not too sure which version is what (I want to keep me spoilers free -- yes I played FFVII original one). Thanks!

Intergrade version which is the enhanced version of the original PS4 release available on either PS5 or PC. The 60fps mode is excellent on either platform.

 

[asdasdasdbb]

Dynamic sounds exactly like what Normal is on Part 1. Hard locks enemies at Level 50 (along with the other stuff)

 

[wvnative]

Dynamic sounds exactly like what Normal is on Part 1. Hard locks enemies at Level 50 (along with the other stuff)

Enemies don't scale in Part 1. Dynamic will scale enemies to your party's level

 

[asdasdasdbb]

Enemies don't scale in Part 1. Dynamic will scale enemies to your party's level

I was under the impression that was the case... and Easy is like Party's level -5 or something.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Enemies don't scale in Part 1. Dynamic will scale enemies to your party's level

Sounds like FF8 but I hope better optimised than that.

 

[CoreyFlawless]

My body is ready. I keep it on normal the first time I play and beat it. Unless they’re so much side quests that I feel like I’m over level and it getting easy. Which I thought was happening the first time I play ff7ReMake. But it would have some all of sudden crazy spike. But most of that was too cause I just didn’t know how to attack or when to attack and which material to use. After 1 or two times have it down pat.

 

[Sacred]

Vincent better be in this, he was the most badass character in FF7.

 

[Hudo]

Vincent better be in this, he was the most badass character in FF7.

I think it was already confirmed (and even shown in some trailers or screenshots) that he's in this.

 

[Nickolaidas]

So who joins the playable roster in Rebirth? Red XIII, Cait Sith and Yuffie?

 

[DownLikeBCPowder]

I like that they've included a harder difficulty, but don't necessarily like the idea that it is based on scaling.

 

[GymWolf]

Fool me once...

 

[SkylineRKR]

FFVII R normal mode was challenging enough first time as you weren't fully decked out. It was a more difficult game than the original for sure. Hard mode was obviously made for level 50 and you could even skip all the rail sections in the game then. Materia like Pray and Absorb became much more useful on Hard.

I think i stick with Normal for Rebirth too. Scaling isn't something I like. I want to feel more powerful when I went out of my way to grind levels and have an effective build.

I have faith this Normal mode will suffice unlike FFXVI.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

FFVII R normal mode was challenging enough first time as you weren't fully decked out. It was a more difficult game than the original for sure. Hard mode was obviously made for level 50 and you could even skip all the rail sections in the game then. Materia like Pray and Absorb became much more useful on Hard.

I think i stick with Normal for Rebirth too. Scaling isn't something I like. I want to feel more powerful when I went out of my way to grind levels and have an effective build.

I have faith this Normal mode will suffice unlike FFXVI.

XVI was far too easy for sure. I don't need From style difficulty in an FF but something like Persona would be good - which has several difficulty options and increasing challenge as you progress into the game, especially on the boss fights. This is a step in the right direction and hopefully this dynamic difficulty mode is well thought out.

 

[Mercador]

Intergrade version which is the enhanced version of the original PS4 release available on either PS5 or PC. The 60fps mode is excellent on either platform.

Would I miss something from the new "version" that way or it covers everything? Thanks!

 

[Danjin44]

Would I miss something from the new "version" that way or it covers everything? Thanks!

New version comes with intermission Yuffi DLC and it’s good DLC.

Unfortunately that DLC is exclusive to PS5.

 

[March Climber]

I’m excited, and hesitant at the same time. FF7 Remake ending killed a lot of my interest in these. It was some stupid Kingdom Hearts bullshit.

Not filled with optimism after FF7R but Ill keep an open mind and watch some reviews from youtubers i trust

…So you guys will already know what to expect with part 3 after this game releases…right?

 

[Danjin44]

I’m excited, and hesitant at the same time. FF7 Remake ending killed a lot of my interest in these. It was some stupid Kingdom Hearts bullshit.

I mean if your issue is that they changed story and it’s not 1:1 remake then you are going have the same problem with Rebirth.

They made it perfectly clear the FFVII Remake was not actual “remake”. That title was chosen for story reason.

 

[SkylineRKR]

The story is for the worse but at least I absolutely don't know whats going to happen. They hint at some radically different things but it could be bait and switch.

If this was 1:1 then there was little room for interpretation. The question is if you would want that, esp. since the games comes out in multiple parts over about a decade.