Square Enix just dropped a bombshell at the latest State of Play showcase, and while the highly anticipated April 8th release date is the headline news, we got an extended look at how Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, the epic conclusion to the Remake trilogy, will let you explore its expansive open world, customize your party, and even influence the story based on who you bring along. Forget just watching; get ready to dive in!
Soaring Through Midgar and Beyond
sans Aerith, but, ya know”> The Highwind airship isn’t just for show; it’s your ticket to freedom. We saw gameplay footage of players soaring across the world, dropping down into areas with a distinct Fortnite-esque flair. This promises an open-world RPG experience unlike anything we’ve seen before in the Remake series. Whether that’s a blessing or a curse remains to be seen.
Meet Pico: Your Chocobo Companion
Once you touch down, your trusty Chocobo companion, Pico, is there to assist. You can ride Pico into battle or dismount and fight alongside them on foot. Talk about versatility!
The FITS System: Customize Your Playstyle
The new FITS system lets you completely overhaul your characters’ abilities by equipping four distinct outfit types: Warrior, Knight, Black Mage, and Summoner. Each outfit grants unique techniques and changes the way each character plays. We only saw a glimpse of these in action, but the possibilities seem endless.
The Highwind: More Than Just Transportation
The Highwind isn’t just your mode of transportation; it’s also your home base. You’ll return to the ship throughout Revelation to interact with your crew, and it will evolve as the story unfolds. Expect new characters to join (or leave!) the ship, and potentially unlock new functionalities.
Assemble Your Dream Team
One of the coolest features is the ability to play as almost any character you want, whenever you want. Forget being locked into Cloud’s perspective; Revelation lets you assemble your ideal party and switch between them on the fly. This means you can finally experience the game as your favorite characters for extended periods.
Capture the Moment: Wildlife Photography
Get ready to unleash your inner photographer! We saw Yuffie snapping adorable pictures of cats in Wutai’s capital, using the game’s camera feature. Let’s hope we can eventually get selfies with bosses – Kingdom Hearts III style!
Zipping Around: The Grappling Hook
Square Enix is clearly committed to making traversal fun and engaging in Revelation. We saw Yuffie utilizing a grappling hook to navigate the capital, allowing for quick and efficient movement across vast distances.
Welcome to Rocket Town
While we didn’t see it in action during the showcase, Square Enix confirmed that Rocket Town will be one of the new areas players can explore in Revelation. Get ready to discover this previously unseen location!
A Galaxy of Characters
Prepare for a reunion! Square Enix teased that characters from across the entire Final Fantasy VII compilation will make appearances in Revelation. This could mean cameos from games and media outside the main trilogy, so keep an eye out for familiar faces.
Speed Up Those Cutscenes
For those replayability hounds (or those who just want to skip the dialogue), Revelation will let you play cutscenes at faster speeds. Just be warned, the example shown was a bit incomprehensible!
Quests That Change Based on Your Party
Because you can switch between characters so easily, some sidequests will change depending on who’s in charge. Square Enix showed an example where the player could lead a mission as either Cid or Vincent, offering distinct gameplay experiences.
Queen’s Blood Returns!
Rebirth’s best mini-game is back! Red XIII will star in Queen’s Blood in Revelation, facing new enemies that drastically change the game from what players know. Get ready to shuffle those cards!
Story Expansions on the Horizon
While Revelation is launching in April, Square Enix has already confirmed at least two story expansions are coming after launch. One will focus on Sephiroth, while the other will delve into Vincent’s relationship with the Turks before the events of Final Fantasy VII.
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