Final Fantasy VII Rebirth lands on Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 2 on June 3, 2026, following its initial PS5 debut on February 29, 2024 and a PC release on January 23, 2025. Developed and published by Square Enix, this RPG extends the Final Fantasy VII Remake journey, tracking Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, Barret and their allies into a broader adventure that picks up after the events of Midgar. This new edition lets Xbox and Nintendo players dive into the second act of this reimagining of Final Fantasy VII, blending exploration, real-time combat, and narrative progression.
On the gameplay side, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth sticks with the hybrid combat system from Final Fantasy VII Remake, blending real-time action with strategic commands, while expanding it with new synchronized abilities. The demo notably lets you traverse Cloud Strife's memories around the Nibelheim incident, alongside Sephiroth, before opening the adventure on the Prairie, featuring several hours of exploration, battles, hidden treasures, side stories, and the card game Queen’s Blood. New gameplay aids also let you focus on the main story, with options like unlimited HP and MP, an ATB gauge that stays full, or faster learning of weapon skills.
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Gamers are once again immersed in the world of this cult title, which holds many surprises in store for them, while those who experienced the first edition will be able to relive the emotion and nostalgia that helped make Final Fantasy VII such a legendary video game.
Pre-orders for the full game are now open on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series, with several bonuses depending on the edition. The Standard Digital Edition notably includes the Trio de mogs summon materia, the Shinra Type 2 armlet, and the Midgar Series 2 armlet, while the Digital Deluxe Edition adds the Magic Pot materia, the Life Cycle Choker accessory, the Orchid Bracelet, a digital artbook, and a digital mini soundtrack. The physical Nintendo Switch 2 edition offers, while stocks last, a Magic: The Gathering card — FINAL FANTASY Zack Fair illustrated by Tetsuya Nomura.
Our take on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth:
After roaming through Midgar, the second chapter of Final Fantasy VII sweeps us into a much more open world, plunging us into the universe of this legendary saga. From the opening minutes, this new entry piques our curiosity and makes us eager to dive headlong into Cloud and crew’s grand odyssey.
This installment introduces new interaction cues that unfold during an extended tutorial phase, gradually letting players grasp the fresh mechanics while the story progresses. This time the emphasis shifts toward exploration, with a wealth of varied side objectives that blend combat, quick-time events, and other gameplay modes to break up the perceived repetitiveness of an open-world format that contrasts with the tighter, more claustrophobic feel of the first game.
Exploration and the benefits it brings let you tailor the experience to your preferred difficulty. New combat features further elevate the battles, making them feel more epic. The characters’ personalities come into sharper focus, giving us moments of humor and lightness alongside sequences that are more intense and emotionally charged.
Whether you approach the story or the gameplay, this entry delivers on its promise: to revive the spirit of the classic game while continuing to welcome newcomers discovering Final Fantasy VII through the remake. By alternating open-world segments with tunnel-like sequences and offering “a la carte” options, this new chapter navigates trade-offs and adapts to a wide range of player profiles.
With its rollout on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth continues its expansion after launching on PS5 and PC, making the second installment of the remake trilogy more widely accessible. The question now is how this new version will be received by Xbox and Nintendo players, as Square Enix continues to gear up for the third and final chapter of the project.
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Dates and Opening Time
Starts June 3, 2026
Prices
€59.99
Official website
www.square-enix-games.com
