Final Fantasy VII Revelation reveals new gameplay and cast details

New details regarding Final Fantasy VII Revelation were revealed during a panel at New York Comic Con. The game is scheduled for release on April 8, 2027, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.

A playable demo showcased gameplay starting in Chapter 1 at North Crater. The demo introduced a new Materia leveling mechanic where players use Materia fragments to increase AP, alongside the return of the Item Transmuter. Combat features characters such as Cloud, Cid, and Vincent, with Cid utilizing a specific rhythm-based attack pattern involving blue mist.

Additionally, actor Marisha Ray has joined the voice cast as Polydroid-Shiva, a character encountered in Gold Saucer. The game will also feature a snowboarding mini-game in Gold Saucer, accompanied by an original story segment involving Vincent Valentine. Director Naoki Hamaguchi noted that the snowboarding attraction includes new narrative elements designed to highlight interactions between cast members.