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Updated · My Nintendo News · Jul 25
Square Enix Expands Final Fantasy VII: Revelation Open World Beyond Rebirth
Updated
Updated · My Nintendo News · Jul 25

Square Enix Expands Final Fantasy VII: Revelation Open World Beyond Rebirth

3 articles · Updated · My Nintendo News · Jul 25

Summary

  • Square Enix said Final Fantasy VII: Revelation will feature a significantly larger open world than Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, marking a further shift toward broader exploration in the trilogy’s third game.
  • The studio said it is designing that bigger map to avoid overwhelming players, using guidance systems that steer them naturally toward notable locations and activities without making exploration feel frustrating.
  • The reveal suggests Revelation will build on Rebirth’s open-world structure rather than the more linear approach of Final Fantasy VII Remake, a design split that has divided some players.
  • For Square Enix, the challenge now is balancing scale with pacing as it prepares the long-awaited next entry in its multi-part Final Fantasy VII remake project.

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