As Last Fantasy 7‘s launch date attracts nearer, Sq. Enix has been revealing extra details about the extremely anticipated recreation. In a current Tweet, we came upon extra about Chocobo customization and Chocobo races.

Because the Tweet reveals, you’ll have the ability to go to Chocobo ranches, and right here you’ll discover Chocoboutiques the place you possibly can customise and recolor your chicken’s gear. These choices aren’t accessible solely for aesthetic causes, because the gear you throw on will have an effect on your chicken’s efficiency in Chocobo races.

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Chocobo ranches are additionally dwelling to chocoboutiques, stalls at which you’ll freely customise and recolor your chicken’s gear from head to talon. Gear will impression its efficiency in chocobo races, so discover an ensemble that fits your type and go for the gold! #FF7R pic.twitter.com/aZcnmLvmFH

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In an interview with IGN, director Naoki Hamaguchi defined a bit extra about what you possibly can anticipate from Chocobos in FF7 Rebirth. There’s no Chocobo breeding this time round, although there’s nonetheless a lot to do with the birds. Hamaguchi revealed that you simply’ll get to get pleasure from an “enhanced new Chocobo capturing characteristic” to amass the birds that you would be able to then use for traversal.

He additionally spoke in regards to the Chocobo races, highlighting that there will likely be a number of completely different tracks and different programs accessible. Therefore, you’ll have the ability to spend hours simply racing the birds. Although all Last Fantasy numbered titles are principally self-contained, some recurring parts are current in a number of video games, together with Chocobos. They’ve been depicted in numerous methods, although they’re all the time lovely.

You’ll get to benefit from the massive birds as soon as once more when Last Fantasy 7 Rebirth launches on February 29, 2024, on PS5.