Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is easily one of the biggest releases of 2024, especially for fans of role-playing games and more so for Final Fantasy enthusiasts. While every major mainline Final Fantasy comes with a massive hype surrounding it, owing to the series' history and legacy, the excitement for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth among fans is on another level.
With the game finally out in the wild, many players who might not be familiar with Final Fantasy games or Final Fantasy 7 Remake might be wondering whether Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a sequel or a spin-off. Given the game's name doesn't directly hint at it being a sequel, it admittedly can get quite confusing for newcomers.
Here's everything you need to know about Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's connection to previous games in the series and whether it's a sequel to Final Fantasy 7 Remake or not.
First things first, yes, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is technically a sequel and the second entry in the planned Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy. However, despite the game being a direct continuation of the story of 2020's Final Fantasy 7 Remake, you don't need to have played the previous title to understand and enjoy the recently released sequel.
Similarly to most mainline Final Fantasy games, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is built with newcomers in mind, and as such, the story here is structured in a way that you can still enjoy it despite not having any prior knowledge about the franchise. The sequel also features a summary for players who might want a brief outlook of the previous title's story.
That said, having played Final Fantasy 7 Remake before jumping onto the sequel does help you understand and appreciate the story, as well as its more nuanced elements.
Although Final Fantasy 7 Remake is
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