Final Fantasy VII Revelation Announced at Summer Game Fest 2026

Summer Game Fest 2026 will be remembered by Final Fantasy VII fans forever.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation was announced, and we also got a story trailer, a gameplay trailer, and a release window.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation – The Final Part

It was the kind of reveal many Final Fantasy VII fans had been waiting for. So what can we expect from Revelation?

For starters, check out the trailer:

Worth knowing: in the first seconds of the trailer, we can see that Sephiroth is back, the Weapons have awakened, and Meteor is approaching the world.

What about the party? If you played Rebirth, you know that someone is missing. In that character’s place, we are getting two new party members: Cid and Vincent Valentine.

The World of Revelation Is Yours to Explore

One of the biggest highlights is the Highwind, Cid’s ship, which lets you travel around the world freely. You can visit locations known from Remake and Rebirth, as well as new areas such as Wutai.

Naoki Hamaguchi explained that the world from Rebirth has been adjusted to work better with Highwind travel. Because of that, we can expect bigger and smaller changes to Nibelheim, the Corel Region, Cosmo Canyon, Gongaga, Junon, and the Grasslands.

See everything that Naoki Hamaguchi said about upcoming Final Fantasy VII Revelation:

Hamaguchi also confirmed that Midgar will return in Revelation and that players will be able to explore it again.

Reunion with Cloud Is Closer Than You Think

Final Fantasy VII Revelation is scheduled for spring 2027. I expected it to arrive later, possibly between December 2027 and January 2028.

See more in this trailer:

Worth knowing: one of the most interesting details from the trailer is that Final Fantasy VII Revelation is planned to release on all platforms at the same time. That means no more PlayStation timed exclusivity, unlike Remake and Rebirth.

Naoki Hamaguchi Interview with Denfamico

Thanks to user @aitaikimochi on X, we’ve got even more detailed information about Revelation.

See the full post here.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation will put much more focus on player choice, exploration, and character development than Rebirth. The Highwind is available from the start, Vincent and Cid bring new combat styles, Zack has a bigger role, Wutai and Midgar return with expanded stories, and the game will deliver a definitive ending built around the theme of “resolve.”

• Player choices will matter more than in Rebirth.
• Decisions can affect how the story unfolds.
• Different players may experience parts of the game in different ways.
• The Highwind airship will be available from the beginning.
• Players will be able to explore many areas early, but some locations may be too difficult at first.
• Strong enemies will encourage players to decide carefully where to go first.
• The world is expected to feel much larger and more open than before.
• Locations that were not deeply explored in the original Final Fantasy VII will receive new story content.
• The FITS system, which works similarly to jobs, will unlock early in the game.
• Vincent can switch between human form and beast mode with one button.
• Vincent’s beast mode will not have a time limit.
• Cid will be especially strong in aerial combat.
• Vincent and Cid will have synergy elements with each other and with other party members.
• Zack will have more scenes in Part 3.
• Zack will play an important role in the story.
• His presence will help explain the idea of multiple timelines.
• Reno has a new voice actor.
• Reno and the Turks will have a lot of screen time.
• Wutai will be much more developed than before.
• Wutai’s story will include political elements.
• The Turks will also be involved in the Wutai storyline.
• Midgar returns in Part 3 and can be explored again.
• Deepground characters may also appear.
• Rocket Town is confirmed for Revelation.
• Rocket Town was originally considered for Rebirth, but was moved to the final part.
• Rocket Town will be accessible later in the story.
• The underwater area will appear, but details are still being kept secret.
• Knights of the Round is being developed as major content worthy of its legendary status.
• Revelation will have a proper ending.
• Hamaguchi says he is proud of the ending.
• The ending is meant to conclude a project that has lasted more than ten years.
• The affinity system from Rebirth will return in a different form.
• Character development will be spread more evenly across the full cast.
• Players will be able to learn more about specific characters in a new way.
• Hamaguchi does not want traditional multiple endings.
• However, player choices will still heavily affect the outcome and storytelling.
• Mini-games will not be reduced in number.
• Mini-game difficulty will be toned down for players who struggled with Rebirth.
• The Scarlet and Tifa slap fight is still in the game.
• The slap fight will return as a mini-game.
• The main theme of Final Fantasy VII Revelation is “resolve.”
• The story is focused on determination as Cloud and his friends head toward the finale.
• The development team wants to deliver a conclusion worthy of the Remake trilogy.

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation - Screenshots from Trailer

Now Is the Time to Catch Up

If you were wondering whether now is the right time to get to know Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, Barret, Sephiroth, and the other iconic characters, the answer is simple: play Remake and Rebirth.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade

Release Date: April 10, 2021

Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Release Date: January 23, 2025

Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure

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Both games are strong experiences, and you do not need to know the plot of the original Final Fantasy VII. The Remake trilogy is a reimagined version of the story created under Naoki Hamaguchi’s direction.

Polish your Buster Sword, prepare your Materia, and get ready for Revelation.

Sources:

• https://x.com/aitaikimochi/status/2063194741026828327
• https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/interview/2606063n