The Return of Sephiroth in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

The highly anticipated Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is set to hit the shelves in 2024 and fans can look forward to a significant change from the original game – a more prominent role for the iconic antagonist, Sephiroth.

Producer Yoshinori Kitase has revealed that Rebirth will see a much larger presence of Sephiroth as the game covers the middle section of the story. In an interview with Game Informer, Kitase emphasized that the world map will feature a greater focus on Sephiroth as the characters pursue him across the map.

“Remake covers your encounter with Sephiroth, and now within Rebirth, we wanted to make Sephiroth this very clear antagonist and target for the characters to go and pursue through their journey in Rebirth,” said Kitase. “Within the original game, Sephiroth was not seen very much in the world map, but in this title, we put this element forward.”

Kitase also confirmed that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will delve into the character development of Sephiroth, providing a clear depiction of how he became the notorious antagonist that fans know him to be.

In a surprising twist, Sephiroth will even be featured as a playable character during a flashback sequence in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, adding an exciting new dimension to the game.

Mark your calendars – Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is set to be released on PS5 on February 29, 2024.