Final Fantasy VII Revelation sẽ có thời lượng chơi lần đầu tương đương Rebirth nhưng quy mô lớn hơn

As Final Fantasy VII Revelation will finally include the entirety of the world of the original PlayStation game, there's no doubt that the third and final entry in the series by Square Enix launching next year on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 will be a bigger (and possibly more challenging) game, yet director Naoki Hamaguchi suggested that what players can experience on the first playthrough is comparable to what Final Fantasy VII Rebirth offers. And yet, this statement may not be painting a very clear picture, judging from the fresh confirmation of a transformed, explorable Midgar.

During this year's edition of Paris Games Week, as reported by Gameblog Jeux Vidéo, Square Enix and Hamaguchi-san hosted a presentation showcasing some new features and gameplay elements for Final Fantasy VII Revelation. The most exciting confirmation is that Cloud and his companions will return to Midgar, but the city will be transformed, and its depths will be explorable by going through the Midgar Fissure. In addition, the piano minigame will be back and improved, as it will not only have new mechanics that make it possible to play a few more instruments, but also more narration that will delve deeper into Tifa's backstory.

With the reveal of these new elements, Hamaguchi-san reportedly estimated that Final Fantasy VII Revelation will be “bigger and vaster than Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.” Although it is not specified if the trilogy director was talking about the game's actual size or simply its scope, this is still exciting to read. Hopefully, players will be given the chance to discover much of the game by themselves without excessive guidance. Having focused more on the combat mechanics during my time with the game at gamescom 2026, I didn't find it any more aggravating than Rebirth's guidance is, but it's undeniable that the experience would benefit from having fewer markers shown in the player's face.

Unfortunately, the confirmation of the new Final Fantasy VII Revelation features wasn't accompanied by new footage. However, it won't take much longer to see them, as Naoki Hamaguchi himself confirmed that the video showcasing them will be released soon. Hopefully, earlier than The Game Awards show, where the game is sure to have some presence, given it's one of the most anticipated releases of 2027.