Naoki Hamaguchi confirms Hard Mode for Final Fantasy VII Revelation

Director Naoki Hamaguchi has confirmed that Final Fantasy VII Revelation will feature a Hard Mode that players can select immediately upon starting the game. This marks a departure from Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth, where Hard Mode was treated as an endgame challenge unlocked only after completing the main story.

In this new iteration, the difficulty mechanics will differ from previous entries. The development team has removed certain item usage restrictions found in earlier titles to accommodate the new FITS system and various combat options. Hamaguchi also confirmed the return of Dynamic Mode, which adjusts battle difficulty based on character progression.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation is scheduled for release on April 8, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Xbox Series, and PC via Windows, Epic Games Store, and Steam.