Final Fantasy VII: Revelation - Release date and what to expect
After being revealed at the Summer Game Fest opening showcase, we now have a confirmed Final Fantasy VII: Revelation release date!
Revelation is the final entry of the remake trilogy, which began with Final Fantasy VII Remake and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and we've now got a good idea of how the experience is shaping up thanks to a slew of trailers.
But as for when we can actually finish the story for ourselves and what we can expect in terms of gameplay and story, read on!
When is the Final Fantasy VII: Revelation release date?
View oEmbed on the source websiteThe Final Fantasy VII: Revelation release date is 8 April 2027, Square Enix has confirmed.
This was confirmed during the 3 September 2026 PlayStation State of Play, during which we also got an extended look at gameplay.
In terms of platforms, we know that the game will launch simultaneously on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2.
What to expect from Final Fantasy VII: Revelation
As for what to expect from FF7 Revelation, director Naoki Hamaguchi has offered this description: "In this title, centred around 'resolve', Cloud and his companions will confront their respective convictions and continue their journey towards the final battle that will determine the planet’s fate.
"All the stories and emotions accumulated over the years will culminate in the most satisfying way with this experience, brought to you as the series’ final chapter."
As for actual plot details, the official press release also adds this synopsis: "Cloud Strife and his loyal companions face a world that teeters on the brink of annihilation.
"Grieving a beloved ally, and with their nemesis Sephiroth nearing godhood, the party takes to the skies aboard the airship Highwind in a race against time to stop Meteor, the ultimate destructive magic, and the total obliteration of the planet."
As for gameplay, the latest Combat and Exploration Deep Dive trailer showcases an impressive open-world experience that will allow you to skydive off the Highwind and land wherever you want on the continent below. A previous trailer also showed off the FITS system, which will allow you to equip different costumes that come with unique buffs. And it showed some giant Kaiju-sized enemies that you'll have to take on.
To get a better taste for the game, check out that deep dive trailer for yourself below!
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