Summary
While it was highly anticipated, the recent unveiling of the PS5 Pro has caused quite a commotion in the gaming community with its $700 price tag. This is largely due to thePS5 Pro’s somewhat inconsequential upgrades, though the system boasts several improvements over the base model, including faster memory and an improved GPU. Alongside the launch of the PS5 Pro, several games will be receiving enhanced versions that take full advantage of the new hardware. Among that list of games isFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, which is already visually impressive, but early reports are saying that its PS5 Pro enhanced version is even better.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s selection as one of the PS5 Pro’s enhanced titles makes complete sense, given its stunning visuals. However, its upcoming enhancement simultaneously suggests something about the development of the next game in the series, the currently untitledFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3. WithFF7 Rebirthachieving even better visuals on the PS5 Pro, it could mean big things are in store for the concluding chapter of theFinal Fantasy 7 Remaketrilogy, assuming it is released before the PS6.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s PS5 Pro Enhancement Could Mean Big Things for Part 3’s Visuals
Playing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth in Its Graphics Mode Is a Rough Experience
Almostevery PS5 gamehas two graphics modes: one that favors the fidelity of the game’s images and one that favors the game’s performance. In other words, the biggest difference between these two modes is frame rate and image quality. The same is true ofFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthon the PS5, which has a Graphics Mode and a Performance Mode for players to choose from.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s Performance Modeoffers 60 fps, but its resolution is downgraded significantly in return. At launch,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s Performance Mode was one of the worst ways to play the game, as it subjected players to some dizzying motion blurs that weren’t worth the higher frame rate. Post patch, however,FF7 Rebirth’s Performance Mode might have its Graphics Mode beaten.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s Graphics Modeattempts to show the game’s images how they were meant to be seen. Unfortunately, higher frame rates are sacrificed in the process, with a cap placed on them at 30 fps. If players can stomach the lower frame rate,FF7 Rebirthlooks gorgeous. Unfortunately, higher frame rates have become a hot commodity in the gaming industry, so Performance Mode might still be the best way to playFF7 Rebirth.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s PS5 Pro Enhancement Suggests Part 3 Is Being Developed With the PS5 Pro in Mind
It’s difficult to tell without actually playingFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthon the PS5 Pro what the new console will actually enhance about it, as the only images shown so far for the game were inSony’s recent PS5 Pro presentation. At first glance, it does look a bit better than it did on the base model, essentially combining its Graphics and Performance Modes by offering both higher frame rates and better image quality. Depending on how far the PS5 Pro takesFF7 Rebirthin this way, it could be a sign of things to come for the third part of the trilogy.
AssumingFinal Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3will launch before the PS6, it could be developed with the PS5 Pro in mind. This would ultimately mean that the ground-level experience for Part 3 on the base model PS5 wouldn’t be anywhere near what the PS5 Pro can offer, but it would also mean better visuals for the base model as well. The only obstacle it would have then is to ensure Part 3 still runs well on the base model PS5, despite being developed to prioritize the PS5 Pro. Otherwise, it could hit the same snag thatFF7 Rebirthhit in its Graphics Mode.
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.
