Is Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth a sequel?

Since Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is the second entry in a trilogy of FF7 reimaginings, a lot of you are probably wondering if it’s a sequel or a standalone title. Here, we’ll completely debunk this question so you know if you need to play the Final Fantasy 7 Remake (2020), or are good to go in blind.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is one of the most-anticipated games of 2024, and players who were amazed by the first part of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake project will be huge fans of Rebirth. This second part of the journey follows Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, Barret, Yuffie, and Red XIII as they explore huge maps and try to save the world.

Square Enix confirmed that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will feature plenty of side content beyond the main campaign that wasn’t included in the first installment of the remade trilogy. This has sparked a lot of questions from fans who are wondering if this new game is actually the sequel to Final Fantasy 7 Remake.

Is FF7 Rebirth a sequel to Final Fantasy 7 Remake?

Yes, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is the direct sequel to Final Fantasy 7 Remake, which was released in April 2020. They are both part of the trilogy that aims to remake Square Enix’s Final Fantasy 7, originally released in 1997.

Square Enix also published a Final Fantasy 7 Remake recap video trailer, which is meant to guide newcomers who want to experience Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth without having to play the first installment of the trilogy. Rebirth’s co-director, Motomu Toriyama, also confirmed that there will be other options for players to get up to speed on what’s happening in the story so far.

Do you need to play Final Fantasy 7 Remake before FF7 Rebirth?

Yes, in our opinion, you absolutely should play Final Fantasy 7 Remake before playing FF7 Rebirth.

The new game starts directly after the ending events of the first installment, and besides Rebirth having a ´Story so far´ section, or the recap video we showed you above, is recommended to play Avalanche’s Midgar adventures.

And that’s everything about Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the sequel to Final Fantasy 7 Remake. For more on this incredible title read our other guides:

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