Since the fan-favorite character appears at the backend of the original story, he won't be playable in the upcoming remake.
While players must install content from both discs on the console, there won't be any swapping, with only one required for playing.
The follow-up to Square Enix's Final Fantasy 7 Remake is out on February 29th, 2024, for PS5 and will ship on two Blu-ray discs.
The action RPG sequel's Deluxe Edition will retail for $99.99, while the Collector's Edition is priced at $349.99.
"We’ve also expanded the variety of musical genres this time around, so I think there will be plenty to enjoy," said music supervisor Keiji Kawamori.
The action RPG sequel's PlayStation 5 exclusivity window will end on May 29, 2024, Square Enix has confirmed.
Players can discover "different and exciting experiences" while exploring, like "new stories, battles, and mini-games to play."
Players will encounter "lots of unique games and challenges that appear as part of the side stories you can find as you explore the world map."
Creative director Tetsuya Nomura also confirmed accompanying characters who won't become party members until the next game.
Alongside the recent trailer, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's producer, creative director and director have revealed more details about the game.
The second instalment in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy has a release date, along with plenty of new footage in a new trailer.
The sequel allegedly features zones like Final Fantasy 16 but "smaller," and fans can "kiss the original story completely goodbye."
The long-awaited follow-up in the Remake saga will ship on two discs, as Cloud and company explore the world outside Midgar.
The latest developer comment for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth seems to be setting the stage for an imminent update.
Square Enix has released another brief developer quote for the upcoming sequel, this time from music supervisor Keiji Kawamori.
Square Enix continues to tease the follow-up to Final Fantasy 7 Remake, with battle director Teruki Endo discussing combat changes.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth co-director Motomu Toriyama says the development team has "made preparations" to ensure that the sequel can be enjoyed by those who didn't played the first game.
Story and scenario lead Kazushige Nojima offers the latest in a series of developer comments on the upcoming sequel.
Square Enix is reportedly "panicking slightly" over the pre-order numbers for its action RPG, which is out on June 22nd for PS5.
Director Naoki Hamaguchi says players will experience a "myriad of different stories along the way" in the upcoming PS5 title.
