Just in case you missed it, Square Enix has released the first of two demos for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
Easily the most anticipated JRPG of the year, the sequel picks up following the events of Final Fantasy 7 Remake (or Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, for those who joined later or bought the expansion), with the party now venturing outside of Midgar.
To encourage fans to play through the demo (as if they needed any reason to do it), Square Enix is giving away bonuses for spending roughly two hours exploring Cloud Strife’s past.
Get a head start in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth with the demo.
If you’ve completed the “Fall of a Hero in Nibelheim” demo you’ll be granted an option to skip the equivalent section near the beginning of the full game, or you can choose to experience it all again. #FF7R pic.twitter.com/stYRdXgaH2
— FINAL FANTASY VII (@finalfantasyvii) February 9, 2024
The “Fall of a Hero in Nibelheim” takes place early in FF7 Rebirth as a flashback sequence during Cloud time as a SOLDIER. Without spoiling anything, the events of what would later become known as “the Nilbeheim Incident” will set into motion the story of the entire Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy.
Aside from getting the chance to play as Sephiroth and admire his awesome white locks, the developers are rewarding players with a completed save data with the following bonuses:
- Kupo charm
- Survival set
These aren’t game-breaking items, by any means. But since they’re free, you may as well get them if you’ve already pre-ordered Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth or you plan on playing the game later on.
As for the “hidden” bonus, Square Enix has confirmed that players with completed saves of “The Fall of a Hero in Nibelheim” will have the option to skip the same section in FF7 Rebirth when it comes out on February 29.
It’s unclear if this bonus applies to the next playable demo, “Dawn of a New Era in Junon”, which launches on February 21.
However, it’s important to note that any progress made during the first playable FF7 Rebirth demo will not carry over to the full game.
Speaking of pre-orders, Square Enix lets players get a “free” copy of Final Fantasy 7 Remake by pre-ordering the right edition of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Finally, having a completed save of FF7 Remake on your PS5 will net you bonuses on your FF7 Rebirth playthrough. As with the demos, any progress made in FF7 Remake won’t transfer to FF7 Rebirth.
