Summary

• FF7 Rebirth is being released after Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion.
• The game covers a large portion of the original FF7, expanding the map significantly.
• Rebirth follows the story of Cloud and his entourage after they leave Midgar and head into the larger area of Gaia.

The release of the highly awaited Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth prompted a whole new load of questions, including if this is the last game in the FF7 Remake trilogy. The title follows the release of both Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion and continues the journey of Cloud Strife and his companions, who have now left the city of Midgar behind and are setting off across the larger and more complex planet of Gaia, to which they have a tremendous responsibility.

The team is expanded by new playable characters and allies, who them as they try to impede Sephiroth from bringing his plans to life. The new title significantly expands the map of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, especially in comparison to the original game and how locations in it were portrayed at the time. The PS5-exclusive game answers a lot of questions brought forth by previous FF7 Remake releases, but also leaves many answers unattended and even prompts new matters that need solutions. There is, however, good news.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Is Not The Final Game In The Remake Trilogy

While Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is, indeed, the third game from the FF7 series to be remade for the current generation, it is not the last game in the remake trilogy. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion is not part of the main storyline and should actually be considered a spin-off. The game focuses on the story of Cloud, Zack, and Sephiroth, but it portrays the past, which helps players better understand the events taking place in the remake series. FF7 Rebirth is the second title in the remake trilogy, a direct sequel to the events of FF7 Remake.

FF7 Remake was released as a PlayStation exclusive, but is now available on PC, while FF7 Rebirth is a temporary PS5-exclusive. Crisis Core, on the other hand, was released as a multi-platform title, further distancing itself from the remake series.

FF7 Rebirth Covers A Large Portion Of The Original Game

Significantly larger than its predecessor, FF7 Rebirth covers a large portion of the original game, which was released in 1997. The game starts with the party leaving Midgar after their confrontation with Shinra and portrays a large portion of Gaia. Areas like Kalm, Fort Condor, Junon, Costa Del Sol, Cosmo Canyon, Nibeheim, and the Gold Saucer are all part of the second title in the remake series, making for dozens of hours of gameplay. The title sets up a lot of questions for the third and final part of the trilogy.

The last game, however, has not been officially revealed. Developer Square Enix has announced it exists and is in development, but its planned release window and title are still currently unknown. If the gap between FF7 Remake’s release and the new title’s arrival is any indication, it is likely still a few years away. Luckily, the new game has a lot of playable content that should keep players entertained for a lot of time, even if they are only replaying Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth to try to max out their relationships with other characters.