Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Guide#
Game Basics#
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Game name | Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth |
| Developer | Square Enix |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Type | Action RPG |
| Platforms | PC (Steam) |
| PC release date | January 23, 2025 |
| PS5 release date | February 29, 2024 |
| Price | ¥398 (Standard Edition) / $59.99 USD (Standard) |
| Deluxe Edition | ¥498 |
| Languages | Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, and more |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 4 |
| Playtime | Main story 40-60h; full completion 100+h |
| Age rating | T (Teen) — 13 and up |
Core Features#
Vast Open-World Regions#
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is the second entry in the FF7 Remake project, freeing players from Midgar’s steel cage and carrying them into sweeping grasslands, forests, snow mountains, and the open sea. The game contains multiple large open regions, each with its own ecology, enemies, and hidden content.
Real-Time Action Combat#
Rebirth inherits and evolves the Remake combat system, fusing real-time action with strategic commands. You can switch seamlessly between live control and ATB commands, and each character has a unique combat style and skill tree.
Materia Customization#
Materia is the game’s core customization system, granting characters magic, skills, and passive abilities. You can pair materia freely, creating an endless range of combat combinations and strategies.
The Summon System#
Every character has a dedicated summon, brought into battle by filling a gauge during combat. Summons carry spectacular finishing moves that can turn the tide of a fight.
A Wealth of Minigames#
Rebirth collects a large roster of classic minigames — chocobo racing, card battles, piano performance, motorcycle racing, and more — each with its own independent reward system.
Character Relationships and Affinity#
Your choices affect affinity with your companions, which in turn shapes key story branches and the direction of the ending. Different affinity levels unlock different character interaction events.
System Requirements#
Minimum#
| Item | Spec |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-8100 |
| Memory | 16 GB |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 1070 |
| VRAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 150 GB SSD |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
Recommended#
| Item | Spec |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-8700 |
| Memory | 16 GB |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 2080 |
| VRAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 150 GB NVMe SSD |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
High-Spec#
| Item | Spec |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i9-12900K |
| Memory | 32 GB |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 4080 |
| VRAM | 16 GB |
| Storage | 150 GB NVMe SSD |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
Save-Data Transfer Bonuses#
If you have played Final Fantasy 7 Remake, carrying over your save data grants the following bonuses:
| Bonus | Effect |
|---|---|
| Blademaster’s Proof | Ultimate weapon |
| Classic Mode | Extra options |
| HP gauge limit increase | Starting bonus |
| Extra materia | Start with rare materia |
Quick-Start Guide#
- Choose a difficulty: for a first playthrough, Normal difficulty offers the best balance of story and combat.
- Finish the combat tutorials: work through every combat tutorial to master the ATB and Synergy systems.
- Level your materia early: equip and use materia as soon as you can, banking AP to unlock new abilities.
- Explore every region: keep an eye out for World Intel, Moogle shops, and hidden treasure chests.
- Take on side quests: side quests offer generous rewards and also affect character affinity.
- Assign equipment sensibly: matching gear and accessories to each character’s role far outperforms raw stats.
Glossary#
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Materia | Gems that grant magic or skills when equipped |
| Limit Break | A powerful finisher released once the Limit gauge fills |
| Summon | A powerful ally called into battle |
| ATB Gauge | The action gauge; commands require it to be charged |
| Synergy Skill | A paired move between two characters that consumes ATB |
| Synergy Ability | An automatic paired attack that costs no ATB |
| Force | A special energy resource used by certain characters |
| Challenger | A combat challenge in Chadley’s combat simulator |
| Chocobo | Rideable bird mounts; breeds differ by region |
| Moogle | Shop NPCs you can trade items with |
| World Intel | Regional survey missions issued by Chadley |
| STR/MAG/VIT/SPI | The four base attributes: Strength, Magic, Vitality, Spirit |
| P.Stats/M.Stats | Physical/magic crit-related stats |
| Fixed Damage | Flat damage that ignores defense |
| Stagger Gauge | The gauge that, once maxed, puts an enemy into a staggered state |
| Stagger | The state in which an enemy takes large amounts of bonus damage |
Frequently Asked Questions#
Q: Do the PC and PS5 versions differ? A: The PC version supports higher frame rates, higher resolutions, and ultrawide screens, but the content is identical to the PS5 version.
Q: Can I play without finishing FF7 Remake first? A: Yes, but playing Remake first is strongly recommended to follow the story, and carried-over save data grants extra bonuses.
Q: Does the game support controllers? A: Yes — a PS5 DualSense or Xbox controller is recommended for the best experience.
Q: Is there a New Game+? A: After clearing the game you can carry your save into a new run on a higher difficulty and unlock more content.
Version Info#
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Guide version | 1.0 (July 2025) |
| Applies to | PC (Steam) |
| Game version | 1.03 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-14 |
| Author | NTGame Guide Team |
| License | For personal study use only |
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Related Rankings#
Best RPGs · Best Open World Games
Full Guides#
In-depth sub-guides — beginner basics, combat system, open-world exploration, characters, materia, weapons, items, side quests, bosses, Chadley’s combat simulator, minigames, summons, secrets, achievements and trophies, advanced tips, endgame content, lore, equipment, collectibles, and hard mode — are available in Chinese on NTGame’s Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth section.