As a part of the September 14, 2023 State of Play, Sony has revealed the discharge date for the anticipated Remaining Fantasy VII: Rebirth. It will likely be releasing on PS5 February 29, 2024. Just a bit underneath 4 years for the reason that launch of Remaining Fantasy VII: Remake.

The announcement comes with a new trailer that exhibits a pleasant mixture of outdated and new. Vincent exhibits up, however we solely see the again of his actually epic mullet. We get a peak at Junon, which is trying fairly fly. Tifa additionally mentions weapons, the non-compulsory bosses from the unique model. The Golden Saucer makes an look alongside Chocobo Racing.

Cloud rides round on a Segway whereas sporting a pastel-colored polo shirt. I don’t do not forget that taking place within the PS1 title, however my reminiscence is extra perforated than a tea bag. There’s a bunch of different stuff that occurs, however I don’t wish to say something confidently in case I simply imagined it.

It’s some great things, nonetheless. I at all times felt that Remaining Fantasy VII bought quite a lot of mileage out of its model, even when the story was typically a bit missing. The remakes go a good distance in preserving that whereas additionally making the world really feel a bit extra grounded.

Remaining Fantasy VII: Rebirth launches on PS5 on February 29, 2024.