Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy VII Revelation will launch on April 8th, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, the Microsoft Store, and the Epic Games Store. The information came as part of the latest Sony State of Play, alongside both a new trailer and a ten-minute extended look at its gameplay. Check out both below!
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Release Date Reveal Trailer
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Combat and Exploration Deep Dive Trailer
As seen above, players will explore the game’s open world in the Highwind airship. It acts as a central hub for the core cast of eight playable characters: Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Yuffie, Red XIII, Cait Sith, Vincent, and Cid. They contend with the ever-present threat of Sephiroth as he seeks to bring Meteor down on the planet, corrupting the world’s natural guardians, known as Weapons, to enact his grand ambitions.
To help explore groundside, players will bond with and ride Piko, an upgradable chocobo mount that joins the party in battle. The FITS (Function-Integrated Tactical Suitwear) system was also on display, with both Vincent and Cid showcasing the Summoner and Knight variants, which are two of a total four equippable outfits available to players. Specifically, each FITS drastically changes a party member’s function and roster of abilities that they can use. The Summoner amplifies Vincent’s base attacks and gives him access to Summon-specific abilities, while the Knight can help Cid taunt enemies and provide defence for other party members in battle.
Beyond combat options, new and old locations were spotlighted in both mountainous Wutai and tropical Gongaga. In these locations and others, players can also embark on side-quests that include familiar characters from the entire Final Fantasy VII universe, such as Sotetsu from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Cissnei from Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII. Choice was also front and centre, with players able to choose which party member takes the lead in certain quests, presumably changing both the context and flavour of the quest as a result.
Lastly, the popular card-battling minigame Queen’s Blood will also return. Red XIII will be front and centre on a world-sweeping quest that promises to keep the strategy of the game while mixing it up with new variants of play depending on each opponent.
While there’s more to cover, Square Enix released some fresh CG character art for Final Fantasy VII Revelation‘s main cast, alongside brand-new artwork for Remake and Rebirth to create a pair of incredible new trilogy compositions:
Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy Artwork
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Character Renders
As also seen in the trailer above, pre-orders for the game are live and are available in physical and digital editions. The physical editions are split into Standard, Deluxe and Collector’s Editions (available exclusively via the Square Enix Store) and the digital editions are split into a Standard, Premium, and Premium Plus Edition. For further detail on what each provides, check out below:
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Physical Editions
- Standard ($69.99 USD)
- Day 1 Editions available at several retailers include Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY Final Showdown Promo Card
- Amazon Day 1 Edition includes folded poster
- Deluxe ($99.99)
- Mini-Soundtrack
- Artbook
- Day 1 Editions available at several retailers include Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY Final Showdown Promo Card
- Steelbook case
- Collector’s Edition ($349.99) – SQUARE ENIX Store Exclusive
- All “Deluxe Edition” contents, alongside:
- Premium statue (featuring Cloud, Zack and Sephiroth)
- Story Expansion Pass, granting access to two story-centered DLCs planned for later release
- Includes in-game accessory Reclaimant Choker
- Includes Survival Set of useful in-game consumable items
- In-game equipment Armor: Nymphwing Bracelet
- In-game equipment Accessory: Risk Taker’s Choker
- In-game item: Summon Materia: Mecha-Chocobo & Moogle
- In-game item: Summoning Materia: Polydroid Alexander
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Digital Editions
- Standard ($69.99)
- A copy of the base game
- A pre-order bonus: Summon Materia: Mecha-Chocobo & Moogle
- Premium ($99.99)
- Story Expansion Pass: granting access to two story-centered DLCs planned for later release
- Early Access: Gives players 24 hours of early access on April 7th
- A pre-order bonus: Summon Materia: Mecha-Chocobo & Moogle
- Premium Plus ($109.99)
- All “Premium Edition” contents, alongside:
- Digital Mini Soundtrack
- Digital Artbook
- Summoning Materia: Polydroid Alexander
- In-game equipment Armor: Nymphwing Bracelet
- In-game equipment Accessory: Risk Taker’s Choker
- A pre-order bonus: Summon Materia: Mecha-Chocobo & Moogle
In Japan, Square Enix is going step further and releasing a “Complete Edition” package for the Final Fantasy VII fan with too much extra cash. This edition, seen below, includes everything from Revelation‘s Collector’s Edition, plus a retro-styled Cloud keychain, and copies of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. All three games come in sleek metal cases complete with monolithic stands and display-only discs (since this edition comes in PS5, Switch 2, and Steam flavors). The Complete Edition is available on Square Enix Japan’s e-store website for ¥77,777, which translates roughly to a less-seven-centric figure of around $500 USD. It sure is nice, though! Thanks to Nintendo Life for the heads up on this edition.
As seen in the pre-order bonuses above, two story DLC expansions have also been announced for release after Final Fantasy VII Revelation. The first focuses on Vincent Valentine and his history with the Turks and is expected in Winter 2027, and the second will spotlight Sephiroth and is expected in Spring 2028.
If you’re curious about our thoughts on the trilogy so far, check out Alana’s Final Fantasy VII Remake review and Zach’s Final Fantasy VII Rebirth review!
Phew! A lifestream of new info, huh? It’s heartening to see an ending in sight for arguably the biggest remake project in gaming history, and I have faith that it’ll, at the very least, be deeply entertaining to experience the final chapter of its story. For more information on what to expect, check out the game’s official official website. And, of course, we have one more batch of media in the form of new screenshots:
Final Fantasy VII Revelation Screenshots
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