Summary
Square Enix has revealed what fans can expect fromFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthwhen the game’s PlayStation 5 Pro upgrade drops on November 7. When Sony revealed the PlayStation 5 Pro, it did so with a handful of games that will take advantage of the souped-up hardware. One game that was shown front and center wasFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, one of the year’s highest-rated games and currently a PS5 exclusive.
The PS5 Pro showcases have placed a heavy emphasis onFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth. It’s clear from the presentations thatFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthwill take great advantage of the PS5 Pro come November 7, but specifics as to what fans can expect have been elusive so far. Now, Square Enix has pulled the curtain back on thebigFinal Fantasy 7 RebirthPS5 Pro upgrade.
As confirmed by Square Enix,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthwill take advantage of the PS5 Pro’s added horsepower through a brand-new mode called Enhanced Mode. Exclusive to thePS5 Pro version of the game, Enhanced Mode will letFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthplayers combine the features of Performance Mode and Graphics Mode. This meansFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthwill run at 60 FPS with resolution “on par” with Graphics Mode, and it will accomplish this using the PSSR technology. Square Enix noted that the various graphical modes forFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthcould potentially change between now and when the PS5 Pro update launches on November 7.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Getting New Mode on PS5 Pro
The takeaway is that PS5 Pro will let players experienceFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthwith the best graphics and performance possible. Square Enix claims that PS5 Pro will make “all aspects” of the game look better, includingFF7 Rebirth’s open world, its flashy combat, and its emotional cut scenes. The only thing left forFinal Fantasyfans to decide is if the PS5 Pro’s steep price tag is worth being able to playFF7 Rebirthto its fullest.
The PS5 Pro will cost $699.99 when it launches on November 7, making it the most-expensive PlayStation console in terms of sticker price (though not when adjusted for inflation). BesidesFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, a variety ofother PS5 games will be getting PS5 Pro upgrades, but it remains to be seen just how many feel that the improvements are worth the price of admission. And whileFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthis currently a PlayStation exclusive, there are reportedly plans to bring it to PC and even Xbox eventually, so fans should keep that in mind.
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.
