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Final Fantasy VII Revelation will feature armor with three linked materia slots (no Master Materia), a planetary-scale open world with no content locked behind story progression, and expanded materia customization via the FITS system, plus new Knights of the Round storyline, Johnny clones, and a Moogle idol minigame.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation will ship with a physical disc that requires digital downloads for portions of the game to preserve fidelity and quality, a move developers say avoids compromising the game, though it has drawn backlash over DRM and persistent online requirements as the launch approaches.
At Gamescom 2026, Final Fantasy VII Revelation previews the final chapter of the remake trilogy, expanding the open world to a planet-scale setting aboard the Highwind, introducing Vincent and Yuffie as core party members (with Zack playing a larger role), and boosting exploration with new traversal options across expanded locations like Wutai and Gongaga. Director Naoki Hamaguchi emphasizes balancing immense scale with character-driven story, hints at possible TV adaptations, and confirms the release date of April 8, 2027 across PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Epic Games.
In a Gamescom 2026 interview, Final Fantasy VII Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi says his goal with the Remake trilogy is to prove Final Fantasy can be bigger and broader than a traditional turn-based JRPG, pushing toward a global, open-world-style action RPG while still retaining traditional FF strengths. He stresses that FF isn’t limited to one style and that each project should choose the best gameplay approach, with Revelation continuing to evolve the series’ systems and scope.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation keeps Rebirth’s expansive open-world spirit but leans into a bigger, more freely navigable conclusion by adding new regions like Mideel and Wutai, letting players explore all locations via the Highwind, and enriching side content with clearer rewards (including costumes) and options to skip minigames or adjust their difficulty. Director Naoki Hamaguchi stresses that the conversation wasn’t about having less content, but about accommodating player preferences and ensuring meaningful, non-combat rewards. Revelation also expands the combat system with the FITS job-like options and introduces two new main characters, Cid and Vincent (with Vincent receiving expanded post-launch DLC stories alongside Sephiroth). The ending of the trilogy remains fixed, but the DLC and expanded cast aim to deepen character moments and offer different player experiences without altering the finale.
Square Enix says Final Fantasy VII Revelation’s ending should be experienced by players themselves, not explained by developers, at a PAX West 2026 panel, with hints of connections to the broader FFVII universe and a goal to pass FFVII to the next generation.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation will ship on a single disc, but the physical copy requires an internet download to access the full game. The Nintendo Switch 2 version uses a 130GB cartridge as a key, while PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC download sizes have not been revealed; the game will launch globally on April 8, 2027 across PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Sony’s September 2026 State of Play spotlighted a slate of Xbox‑ and PC‑bound titles: Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance DLC with new locales and enemies, Metro 2039 gameplay with a February 4, 2027 launch window, Maneater 2 heading to Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch 2 and PC in 2027, Final Fantasy VII: Revelation with an April 8, 2027 release across Xbox/PC/PS5/Switch 2, Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown DLC arriving October 15, 2026, Gundam Rogue Orbit releasing March 5, 2027, and Rhapsody in Scarlet expanding to Xbox and PC, signaling broader cross‑platform support beyond PlayStation.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation will include two story DLCs—one focused on Sephiroth and another on Vincent and the Turks—revealed through the Collector's Edition details. The edition also bundles physical extras (artbook, statue, steelbook) and digital bonuses, and is priced at $349.99 with preorder available on the Square Enix Store. The core game is scheduled to launch on April 8, 2027 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and PC.
Square Enix has unveiled Premium ($100) and Premium Plus ($110) editions of Final Fantasy VII Revelation that grant 24-hour early access to the open-world RPG, plus various story DLCs (Sephiroth, Vincent & the Turks) and digital extras. The early access is tied to pre-orders and comes with different bonus content, with Story DLC 1 targeting Winter 2027 and Story DLC 2 Spring 2028; separate pricing for the DLCs hasn’t been disclosed. Critics note that paying for a one-day head start reflects a growing trend of monetizing fan anticipation, effectively turning FOMO into revenue.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation is dated for April 8, 2027 across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and PC, with a bigger open-world RPG scope including continuous character switching, airship parachuting to almost any map location, Yuffie’s grappling-hook gun for vertical traversal, four outfit-based combat roles via FITS (Warrior, Knight, Black Mage, Summoner), a new Chocobo companion named Piko, and the return of Queen’s Blood alongside an expanded Red XIII storyline.
Sony has announced a September State of Play featuring updates from PlayStation Studios and partners, including a deep dive into Final Fantasy VII Revelation, with fans hoping for new looks at Naughty Dog’s Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. The event begins September 3 at 9:00 a.m. ET, followed by State of Play Japan (in Japanese with subtitles); runtimes aren’t disclosed, and expectations include fresh announcements beyond FFVII Revelation as GTA 6 looms on the horizon.
PlayStation will air two State of Play broadcasts on Thursday: a standard showcase featuring PS Studios and partners with an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation, followed immediately by a State of Play Japan focusing on upcoming games from Japanese/Asian studios, with the latter presented in Japanese and English-subtitled. Times are 6:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 a.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. CEST / 10:00 p.m. JST and both streams will be available on YouTube or Twitch. The event may include hints about other high-profile titles like Marvel's Wolverine, God of War Laufey, Kena: Scars of Kosmora, and possibly GTA VI.
Sony has announced a September State of Play for Thursday, September 3, with an extended look at Final Fantasy VII: Revelation; immediately after, a separate State of Play Japan will focus on games from Japan and Asia. Both streams will be available on PlayStation's YouTube and Twitch channels, with kickoff times listed for various regions. Marvel’s Wolverine is noted as a September release window context for what Sony may showcase.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation’s Gamescom trailer centers on the Weapons—massive planetary guardians—hinting at a larger role for these kaiju-like foes in the finale of the remake trilogy; it also showcases the new FITS system for combat roles and notes more optional minigames, while previewing familiar faces, aerial dogfights in the Highwind, and strategic battles around Midgar.