he wait for the epic conclusion of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy finally has an end date. During PlayStation’s latest State of Play broadcast, Square Enix officially revealed that Final Fantasy VII Revelation will launch on April 8, 2027.
"All of us're here for one reason… kill Sephiroth and stop that meteor."
— FINAL FANTASY VII (@finalfantasyvii) September 3, 2026
Meet the gang ahead of Final Fantasy VII Revelation, launching on April 8, 2027. Pre-orders start today. pic.twitter.com/5j4uL3tnTY
Aligning perfectly with the original 1997 game’s 30th anniversary year, this grand finale promises to bring Cloud Strife’s journey to a massive close.
Highwind Airship Travel & Open-World Exploration
The reveal trailer provided a deep dive into gameplay enhancements, showcasing seamless exploration across a massive world map.
Key highlights from the trailer show:
- Highwind Airship Navigation: Players can piloting the iconic Highwind across open skies, accessing previously unreachable zones.
- Iconic Locations Reimagined: Detailed looks at reimagined hubs, including the hot springs of Mideel and the nation of Wutai.
- Expanded Combat System: Dynamic action-RPG mechanics return with new synergy attacks and expanded Limit Breaks.
Vincent Valentine and Cid Highwind Join the Ranks
Party management receives a complete overhaul. Both Vincent Valentine and Cid Highwind step up as fully playable party members, bringing unique combat styles to the frontlines.
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- Vincent Valentine: Features long-range firearm combos alongside brutal limit break transformations.
- Cid Highwind: Dominates mid-range aerial combat with his trusty spear and dragoon-inspired abilities.
Simultaneous Multi-Platform Release
In a major departure from previous timed-exclusivity strategies, Square Enix confirmed a day-one cross-platform release.
| Platform | Storefront / Ecosystem |
| PlayStation | PlayStation 5 |
| Xbox | Xbox Series X|S |
| Nintendo | Nintendo Switch 2 |
| PC | Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox PC |
“Delivering the grand finale simultaneously to all RPG fans across every major platform was essential for celebrating 30 years of Final Fantasy VII.”
Following teases at Summer Game Fest and Gamescom, community anticipation is at an all-time high. Pre-orders are expected to open soon across all digital storefronts.
