As of October 26, 2026, the Final Fantasy VII Remake project has a confirmed three-game shape, but its story is not finished. FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE covers Cloud Strife’s battle against Shinra in Midgar, FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH follows the party across the wider planet and reaches the Forgotten Capital, and FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION is the upcoming finale. Revelation is scheduled for April 8, 2027, so only the first two chapters are playable today. The next game is expected to begin with the party aboard the Highwind and resolve the unresolved threads involving Sephiroth, Zack Fair, Wutai, Jenova’s remains, the Weapons and Meteor.
Spoiler warning: The sections below discuss where Rebirth ends and the plot questions the finale must address.
What is the current status of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy?
Square Enix confirmed in 2022 that the remake project would be a three-part trilogy. The first two games are released; the third has an official title, release date and announced platforms, but it is not playable yet.
| Game | Story coverage and stopping point | Release status | Availability and editions |
|---|---|---|---|
| FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE (Part 1) | Cloud joins Avalanche, confronts Shinra’s mako economy and leaves Midgar after Sephiroth’s return changes the scale of the conflict. | Released and playable. | Square Enix currently lists the modern console and PC platforms used by the trilogy; an enhanced Intergrade edition is available. |
| FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH (Part 2) | The party escapes Midgar, pursues Sephiroth through the world and reaches the Forgotten Capital, where Aerith’s fate is revealed. | Released and playable. | Physical and digital editions are listed, including a physical Remake Intergrade and Rebirth Twin Pack for players who need both released chapters. |
| FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION (Part 3) | The announced conclusion covers the Highwind, a threatened planet, Sephiroth’s approach to godhood and the final confrontation. | Launching April 8, 2027; pre-orders are open, but the game is not playable as of October 26, 2026. | Physical and digital editions are announced for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2, with PC versions on Steam, the Epic Games Store and Xbox on PC. Deluxe, Collector’s and Story Expansion Pass offerings are documented. |
Producer Yoshinori Kitase described Revelation as the “climactic finale” of the series, while director Naoki Hamaguchi said it will launch simultaneously across all platforms in spring 2027. Those statements establish the endpoint; they do not mean every plot detail or feature has been explained.
Where does Part 1, Remake Intergrade, leave the story?
Remake Intergrade is the Midgar chapter. Cloud starts as a mercenary helping Avalanche sabotage a Shinra reactor, but the operation grows into a fight over the city’s mako-powered infrastructure, Shinra’s control and the return of Sephiroth.
The game ends when Cloud and his companions leave Midgar. That departure is the trilogy’s first major expansion beyond the original game’s opening setting: the party is no longer protecting a single neighborhood or striking isolated reactors, but pursuing a threat that reaches across the planet. Sephiroth’s presence also changes the question from “Can Avalanche stop Shinra?” to “What is Sephiroth trying to become, and why is Cloud connected to him?”
What happens in Rebirth, and where does it stop?
Rebirth begins with the escape from Midgar and turns the remake into a planet-wide chase. Cloud, Tifa, Barret, Aerith, Red XIII and their allies travel through major regions while following Sephiroth’s trail.
The journey culminates at the Forgotten Capital, the same location that serves as the next decisive turning point in the original Final Fantasy VII. Square Enix’s developer commentary explicitly identifies that location as where Aerith’s fate is revealed. The presentation is intentionally more complicated than a simple replay of the 1997 scene, leaving players with interpretation and continuity questions for the final game rather than a neatly closed arc.
By the credits, the party has reached the point where personal loss, the Planet’s survival and the nature of the remake’s altered timeline are inseparable. Rebirth therefore functions as both a complete road journey and an intentionally unfinished bridge to the finale.
Which story threads must Revelation resolve?
Square Enix’s official synopsis identifies several active plot lines. They are not optional side mysteries; each is positioned as part of the material the finale must carry forward.
What happened to Zack Fair?
Zack’s circumstances have been altered compared with the familiar history of Final Fantasy VII. Rebirth leaves his position, the world he occupies and his relationship to the main party as open questions. The finale will need to clarify how those circumstances coexist with Cloud’s journey.
What does Wutai’s declaration of war mean?
The Wutai resistance declares war, widening the conflict beyond Shinra’s immediate pursuit of Cloud’s group. That declaration gives the last chapter a political and military front in addition to its supernatural crisis.
Why are black-robed figures moving Jenova’s remains?
Black-robed figures are shown transporting Jenova’s remains. Their movement links the visible events of Rebirth to Sephiroth’s larger plan and keeps Jenova central to the endgame’s mystery.
Why are the Weapons awakening?
The awakening of the Weapons signals that the Planet itself is reacting to the escalating threat. Their role, goals and relationship to the party remain unresolved when Rebirth ends.
How close are Sephiroth and Meteor to their endgame?
The announced finale places Sephiroth on the approach to godhood while Meteor threatens the Planet. That wording points to a conflict that is no longer confined to Shinra facilities or individual regions; the final chapter must bring the party’s personal stories and the planetary crisis to the same conclusion.
What will Revelation add to the remake’s final chapter?
Revelation is announced as a broader, more exploratory finale than either preceding chapter. The party will be aboard the Highwind, with a freely explorable planet and parachute drops from the airship. Square Enix has also identified Vincent and Cid as new playable characters for this chapter.
The game is expected to include choices that can change aspects of character stories. That wording does not promise multiple completely separate campaigns; it indicates that some character outcomes or scenes can vary according to decisions. Square Enix has not published a complete list of those choices or their consequences.
The title’s scope matches the plot setup: a mobile base, a world map, the awakening Weapons, Wutai’s war, Jenova’s remains, Zack’s altered circumstances, Meteor and Sephiroth’s final threat. Until launch, however, the exact order of locations, the full playable roster and the resolution of the altered timeline remain unannounced.
Do I need to play Remake before Rebirth?
Yes, playing in release order is the clearest way to follow the remake trilogy. Rebirth assumes you know Cloud’s Midgar relationships, the party’s escape and the changes introduced by Remake; starting with it removes the setup for those developments.
- Start with Remake Intergrade. Complete the Midgar story and, if available in your edition, its Intermission content before moving on.
- Play Rebirth. It continues directly from the escape and carries the party to the Forgotten Capital.
- Use the Twin Pack if you are buying both released games. Square Enix lists a physical Remake Intergrade and Rebirth Twin Pack, which is the most straightforward package for a new player who wants both chapters together.
- Reserve Revelation only after checking your marketplace. Editions, stock, regional eligibility and the contents of Deluxe, Collector’s and Story Expansion Pass products can differ by territory.
You do not need to wait for the finale to catch up: both released chapters are available now on the modern platforms listed by Square Enix, while the third game remains an upcoming release.
Which platforms will the trilogy use?
Square Enix’s current listings place the first two games and Revelation across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC storefronts. For the finale specifically, the announced PC versions are Steam, the Epic Games Store and Xbox on PC. Physical and digital editions are planned, but the exact contents and availability of each package should be checked in the store serving your region.
The simultaneous-platform announcement is significant for newcomers: you can choose a current console or supported PC storefront without planning around a later platform release. It does not establish identical performance, resolution or save features between platforms; those technical details have not all been published.
When is Final Fantasy VII Revelation coming out, and what can be pre-ordered?
FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION launches on April 8, 2027. Square Enix has opened pre-orders and announced physical and digital editions for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2, alongside the PC storefront versions.
Higher-tier Deluxe and Collector’s Editions are documented, as is a Story Expansion Pass. The available information confirms those product tiers but does not provide a complete item-by-item contents list in this status report. Check the official listing for your country before paying, because price, stock, age ratings, shipping and included bonuses can vary by marketplace.
How has the remake project been received?
Square Enix reported that FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE surpassed five million copies worldwide in 2022. In 2026, the publisher said the first two titles together had earned more than 140 perfect review scores and numerous Game of the Year accolades. Those are publisher-reported figures, not an independent review aggregation, but they explain why the project has continued at trilogy scale.
Creative director Tetsuya Nomura said the team wants fans’ different interpretations of the many Final Fantasy VII stories to converge in the final chapter. That comment describes the ambition of Revelation; it is not confirmation of a particular fan theory or ending.
What should readers remember about the trilogy’s position today?
- The three-part structure is official, but only Parts 1 and 2 are playable.
- The narrative has moved from Midgar to a planet-wide pursuit ending at the Forgotten Capital.
- Rebirth leaves Zack, Wutai, Jenova’s remains and the Weapons as active threads.
- Revelation is dated for April 8, 2027 and is planned as the Highwind-and-Meteor finale.
- Newcomers can start now with Remake Intergrade, then continue directly into Rebirth while waiting for the conclusion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the original 1997 Final Fantasy VII required before the remake trilogy?
No ownership requirement for the original game has been announced. The remake project is presented as its own three-part series, although familiarity with the original can help players recognize which events and characters have been reinterpreted.
Will my Rebirth save transfer into Revelation?
Square Enix has not published save-transfer or bonus-unlock details for the finale. Do not assume that progress, equipment or relationship outcomes will carry over until the company explains the system for your platform.
Will Revelation include multiplayer?
No multiplayer mode has been announced in the current official feature descriptions. The revealed design centers on a single-player party, the Highwind and choices that affect character stories.
What is included in the Story Expansion Pass?
A Story Expansion Pass has been announced, but its individual episodes, release schedule and pricing are not fully detailed in the available information. Treat it as a separate product from the base game until Square Enix publishes its contents.
Is Final Fantasy VII Revelation coming to PlayStation 4?
A PlayStation 4 edition has not been announced. The listed console versions are PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2, with PC releases through the named storefronts.