The massive Final Fantasy VII Rebirth just released an equally huge demo on both Switch 2 and Xbox Series consoles, making the second part in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy completely free to try. The demo comes with the entire first two chapters of Cloud and friends’ next big adventure, resulting in a whopping 45GB file size, with variation expected between platforms.
The demo includes the entire starting section of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, meaning it does spoil some elements from Final Fantasy VII Remake, including its ending and some of the twists. We’d recommend you approach with caution if you’re yet to dive into the world of Final Fantasy VII, as there are some new surprises and developments in the first act of the game that we’d suggest experiencing for yourself first.
The Switch 2 and Xbox version of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth release on June 3, and deliver the originally PS5-exclusive experience on the platform of your own choice. Digital pre-orders come with a Moogle Trio and Posh Chocobo Summoning Materia, along with the Shinra Bangle Mk. II and Midgar Bangle Mk. II armor pieces. For those opting for the physical Switch 2 release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, you’ll find a free Magic: The Gathering X Final Fantasy card displaying variant art of Zack Fair by Tetsuya Nomura.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth‘s new platform release also includes the Streamlined Progression system, allowing players to breeze through the world of Gaia with unlimited HP, MP and ATB gauge. It’s the perfect way to experience the story in full for those who have already enjoyed the combat, and are looking for a replay to top up their memory of the complex narrative before the release of the third game sometime in future.
The free demo for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is available now on Switch 2 and Xbox, featuring two full-length chapters covering the Nibelheim incident and Cloud’s first steps into the Grasslands with his initial party. The full game releases on June 3, and both save progress and items obtained in the demo can be transferred to the full game.
For those who have already played Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on PS5 or PC, we’ll hang tight for news on the upcoming third and final part to the trilogy. The unnamed release is in the “final phase” of development, so hopefully we’ll hear more soon. Check back often to GameObserver for the latest gaming news, including Final Fantasy updates.
