Los Angeles, CA – Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the highly anticipated second part of the project to remake the 1997 classic Final Fantasy VII, is set to release on February 29. Fans who have been eagerly waiting for this new installment may have already dabbled in the game’s demo released on February 6. For those who have played the demo, they have had the opportunity to skip a significant portion of the opening scene, although not all of it.
Upon launching Rebirth for the first time after experiencing the demo, players will still need to engage in portions of Cloud’s flashback. While they will eventually have the option to skip most of it, it is crucial not to rush through and potentially miss out on essential story elements in the process.
Even if players have completed the demo, the full game will kick off with Sephiroth’s first battle against a creature in the rain, followed by a visit to Nibelheim where Cloud can interact with characters and explore the town. Certain parts, such as a brief trek outside the town with Tifa and Sephiroth, can be skipped. However, players will still need to navigate through pivotal moments in Cloud’s journey, including encountering the Hexadragon and revisiting Shinra Manor.
Players must be cautious about which cutscenes they choose to skip, as doing so could lead them to miss crucial story developments, such as Cloud’s confrontation with Sephiroth in the reactor. This essential narrative component is not included in the demo and could easily be overlooked if players are too eager to progress through Rebirth’s main storyline.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth boasts an expansive open world and an exhilarating battle system, but for many fans, the heart of the game lies in its compelling story. As players venture through Cloud’s poignant origin tale, it is important to resist the urge to rush through and instead savor the rich storytelling that the game has to offer.