With the release ofFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthrapidly approaching, excitement is brewing for the next portion of Cloud’s story, as the previous game ended on a massive cliffhanger. As anticipation for the game continues to build, Square Enix has been periodically confirming several details about the game, including which characters will be playable.
Based on what has been confirmed so far, there is an even larger roster of playable characters joining the team inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirththan there was inFinal Fantasy 7 Remake. This includes Cloud’s nemesis, Sephiroth, who will be playable during certain segments of the game. In addition to Sephiroth, players will be thrilled to learn that many of their favorite characters will now be playable inRebirth.
Every Playable Character Returning From Final Fantasy 7 Remake
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthis bringing over a healthy lineup ofplayable characters fromFinal Fantasy 7 Remake. Most of these were expected to carry over, asRemakeconcluded with each of them already on the roster. However, they are playable inRebirthnonetheless. Here is a list of every playable character returning inFinal Fantasy 7 RebirthfromFinal Fantasy 7 Remake:
Final Fantasy 7certainly wouldn’t beFinal Fantasy 7without its primary protagonist, Cloud Strife. The famous ex-SOLDIER is heading intoFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthwith hisiconic Buster Swordin hand, ready to overcome any threats that challenge him. Alongside Cloud returns the ever-optimistic flower vendor, Aerith Gainsborough, who brings a host of helpful spells to the table and acts as a catalyst of growth for Cloud.
Gun-armed eco-warrior Barret Wallace reenters the fray inRebirthas a playable battle-hardened soldier with a knack for challenging Cloud’s stubborn perspectives. And, of course, there’sFinal Fantasy 7’s Tifa Lockhart, who returns as a playable character inRebirthand a constant reminder of Cloud’s past. Finally, Yuffie Kisaragi wasn’t originally playable inFinal Fantasy 7 Remakebut was later made playable inRemake’s INTERmission DLC. That status now carries her intoFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
New Playable Characters Coming to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
In company with each returning playable character,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthwill see a host of new charactersjoining the roster, includingFinal Fantasy 7’s renowned villain Sephiroth. It will be interesting to see how these characters are introduced and fleshed out inRebirthcompared to their arcs in the originalFinal Fantasy 7, but their personalities and unique abilities are bound to have a significant impact on the game as a whole. Here is a list of every new playable character coming toFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth:
Red XIII, otherwise known as Nanaki, made an appearance inFinal Fantasy 7 Remake, but not as a playable character. That all changes now inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, as he brings an arsenal of devastating combat abilities such as Sidewinder, Sentinel Stance, Stardust Ray, and Crescent Claw. Cait Sith is a fan-favorite character from the original game, now becoming playable inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
Fans are likely most excited toplay as Sephiroth inRebirth, as the game will consist of several flashback scenes in which he will team up with Cloud, just as he did in the original game. Finally, Zack Fair will be appearing as a playable character inRebirth. As a longtime friend of Cloud’s, the dynamic the two share is bound to have an impact on the game’s story.
As the full list of playable characters from the originalFinal Fantasy 7has yet to carry over to theFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeseries, fans are still likely just as excited to learn that some of their favorite characters are being made playable inRebirth.
It’s still possible other characters are being made playable as well, but that much has yet to be revealed by Square Enix.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
WHERE TO PLAY
Discover a vibrant and vast world in this standalone entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the second entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project, which retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct games. Iconic heroes Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith and Red XIII have escaped from the dystopian city Midgar and are now in pursuit of Sephiroth, the vengeful swordsman from Cloud’s past who was thought to be dead. This new adventure can be enjoyed by all players, even those who have yet to play Final Fantasy VII Remake or the PlayStation original. Expect a new standard of cinematic storytelling, fast-paced combat and rich exploration across a vast world.
