Looking for release date details for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth? Look no further. We’ve got you covered with official dates, pre-load details, and more.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is an upcoming remake of the original title from Square Enix, releasing exclusively on PS5 consoles this month. The action-adventure RPG was first announced last year during Summer Game Fest. The news was soon followed by a playable demo, which has since received a major update, offering up exclusive content and a new area to explore ahead of launch. With the title’s official release date just around the corner, fans are hyped to relive the story of the original installment with performance enhancements and more. So, when is FF7 Rebirth expected to drop? Players won’t need to wait much longer.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Release Date Details
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will be released worldwide on February 29, 2024. The official date was most recently confirmed in an X (formerly Twitter) post by developer and publisher Square Enix on January 15, though the remake was first announced during Summer Game Fest 2023.
With just a few days left until launch, players can also get their hands on a playable demo in the meantime. Announced via press release, the demo recently received an update dubbed Dawn of a New Era, which follows up the initial Fall of a Hero in Nibelheim segment and offers demo-exclusive content. The update introduces a portion of the Junon area to explore prior to the full game’s release this month — free of charge.
When Can I Download Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth?
Starting on February 27, you can pre-load Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on PS5 consoles. This becomes available at midnight the day of, allowing you to download the game two days ahead of launch and begin your playthrough immediately when the game drops on February 29. You can pre-order your edition of the game now through Square Enix and the PlayStation store to start your download next week.
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