Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Won’t Have any DLC; Open World, Crafting, and Minigames Detailed

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the middle chapter of the ambitious Final Fantasy VII Remake project, arrives in just a few short months, and Square Enix has provided more info about the game’s world. We know FF7 Rebirth will feature a much larger, more open world than FF7 Remake and Square Enix has detailed some of the regions you’ll be exploring, including the Grasslands, Junon, and the Gold Saucer.

• Grasslands – A vast, verdant expanse of land rich with mako. These plains are dotted with smaller outposts and planetary fonts waiting to be discovered. Adventure lies beyond the swamplands, but you’ll need to rent a chocobo from the local ranch if you want to cross.
• Under Junon – Former capital of the eponymous republic, this once-bustling port town fell into decline after its destruction at the hands of Shinra. All that remains now is a desolate fishing village where the displaced citizens have taken refuge.
• Junon – Previously a beacon of hope and economic prosperity, the former capital of the republic now slumbers beneath the waves. After its takeover, Shinra repurposed the city into its second-largest outpost, a fortified stronghold replete with an underwater reactor.
• Gold Saucer – A “gilded paradise” constructed over the Corel Desert, this Shinra-owned facility uses copious amounts of mako to power its state-of-the-art attractions. The park draws in tourists from around the world and keeps them entertained from dawn to dusk to dawn again.

Additionally, Square Enix has detailed some of the mechanics and common points of interest you’ll encounter while exploring Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Of course, these include minigames, including a full collectible card game “Queen’s Blood” and the ability to play the piano. You can get the details, below.

• Chocobo Ranches – Each region boasts ranches where you can exchange golden plumes for new chocobo gear. Customize your bird’s ensemble to create a steed that’s all your own.
• Item Transmuter – Collect the materials outlined in transmutation formulae to create items. Transmuting items will improve your craftsmanship and unlock new formulae with which you can obtain rare items.
• Odd Jobs – Cloud works as a mercenary, taking on odd jobs from a variety of people in need wherever he goes.
• Remnawave Towers – Activating the old republic’s remnawave towers in each region will open up new research opportunities.
• Combat Assignments – Seek out rare fiends in their natural habitats and gather intel on special assignments to unlock new challenges in Chadley’s combat simulator.
• Excavation Sites – When a chocobo smells treasure, a “?” will appear above its head. Following the scent might lead you to unearth a valuable item or a new transmuter formula.
• Chocobo Stops – Repair fallen chocobo stop signs to transform them into fast travel spots. If you see a stray chocobo chick, be sure to follow it: not only will it lead you to one of these stops, but it will reward you with a golden plume once your repair work is complete.
• World Intel – Help Chadley deepen his understanding of this world by completing research requests in each region. Gathering intel will unlock new locations to explore, expanding your horizons. Chadley will also develop new materia based on the data you have collected.
• Fast Travel – Fast travel allows you to jump instantly to previously visited towns, chocobo stops, and other locations. Use this feature to pick up the pace of your adventures.

• Mini games – Not only stories and battles, but all kinds of unique elements of fun await players. Enjoy the numerous mini games available across the game’s world.
  • Piano Performance – After obtaining a piece of sheet music, head to a piano and try your hands at performing it. These pieces feature music from the game, with some proving to be quite the challenge. If you would rather improvise, however, you can perform original music in the free play mode.
  • Queen’s Blood – Queen’s Blood is a strategic card game that has skyrocketed to popularity. Players take turns placing cards on the board in an attempt to overpower their opponent by accumulating power in each lane. Collect cards and utilize their abilities to claim the crown as QB royalty.
  • Moogle Mischief – A minigame to bring mischievous Moogle kids back to their mogstools.

Square Enix certainly seems to be packing a lot into Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – so much, that there’s no plans to add anything extra. Speaking to Spanish gaming site Vandal, FF7 Remake producer Tetsuya Nomura declared the company is “not planning any DLC for this installment.” That’s perhaps a bit disappointing considering Final Fantasy VII Remake got the meaty “Intergrade” update, but if this means the final act of the FF7 Remake arrives sooner, I don’t think fans will be too upset.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth arrives on PS5 on February 29, 2024. The game is only guaranteed to remain a PS5 exclusive for 3 months, although Square Enix hasn’t detailed if or when it will arrive on new platforms. Need to know more? Do check out Wccftech’s full FF7 Rebirth hands-on impressions.