Square Enix reveals transformed Midgar for Final Fantasy VII Revelation
Director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed new features and explorable Midgar depths at Paris Games Week, though no new footage was shown.
Square Enix and director Naoki Hamaguchi presented new features and gameplay for Final Fantasy VII Revelation at Paris Games Week, confirming that Cloud and his companions return to a transformed Midgar, according to wccftech.com.
Players will be able to explore the city's depths through the Midgar Fissure, an area the presentation named as part of the returning location.
The piano minigame also returns with new mechanics that allow more instruments to be played, alongside additional narration exploring Tifa's backstory.
Hamaguchi said he expects Final Fantasy VII Revelation to be bigger and vaster than Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. No new footage was shown at the event, but the director confirmed that a video showcasing the new features will be released soon.
The game is planned for release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. It is the third and final entry in Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII remake series and will include the entirety of the original PlayStation game's world; it is set to launch in 2027.
Quick answers
Which platforms is Final Fantasy VII Revelation coming to?
It is planned for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2.
When is Final Fantasy VII Revelation out?
Square Enix has set a launch window of 2027.
Is the piano minigame returning in Final Fantasy VII Revelation?
Yes. It returns with new mechanics allowing more instruments to be played and more narration exploring Tifa's backstory.