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Updated · Kotaku · Sep 3

Square Enix Sets Final Fantasy VII Revelation for April 8, 2027 as Open-World Systems Expand

Updated

Updated · Kotaku · Sep 3

Square Enix Sets Final Fantasy VII Revelation for April 8, 2027 as Open-World Systems Expand

Q: How will the new story-altering party decisions impact the ultimate fate of Cloud and his friends in this epic conclusion?

The new party-choice system is unlikely to change the ultimate fate of Cloud and his friends in a radically different way, because director Naoki Hamaguchi has said *Final Fantasy 7 Revelation* has one singular ending for all players. What will change is the path to that ending and the emotional meaning of it. Square Enix says players can choose which party members handle certain quests, and those decisions can affect story progression, side content, and how deeply specific characters are explored. Hamaguchi has described the game’s themes as “resolve” and “choice,” saying players will shape their own version of Cloud’s final chapter even though the trilogy still arrives at one definitive conclusion. In practice, that means the biggest impact is expected to be on character arcs, relationships, and what scenes or revelations players see along the way. Different party selections may unlock different interactions, quest outcomes, or perspectives on characters such as Tifa, Barret, Cid, Vincent, and Zack. Some players may reach the finale with a different understanding of Cloud’s state of mind, Aerith’s legacy, or the group’s shared burdens. So the evidence so far points to a personalized journey rather than branching destinies. The final outcome for the planet and the core cast will not splinter into multiple endings, but the choices players make could strongly affect which sacrifices, bonds, and emotional beats feel central as Cloud and his companions reach the trilogy’s end.

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April 8, 2027 is the launch date for Final Fantasy VII Revelation on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2 and PC, with Square Enix framing it as the trilogy-closing sequel.
New gameplay footage showed a broader open-world structure: players can switch characters at any time, parachute from the Highwind into most map areas and use Yuffie’s grappling-hook gun for vertical traversal.
FITS gear adds four combat roles — Warrior, Knight, Black Mage and Summoner — changing outfits, abilities and fighting styles within the remake trilogy’s hybrid real-time battle system.
Exploration also expands beyond the airship with a levelable Chocobo companion, Piko, while cutscenes shift to the perspective of the character being controlled.
Square Enix also teased Queen’s Blood’s return and a larger Red XIII story questline, adding side content ahead of pre-orders and edition details revealed earlier.