

Add to that the fact that while Rebirth is positioned as a sequel, it's also kind of the same game as Remake, it's positioned to occupy a unique space in the evolution of a series. With the new generation now fully under way, expectations will certainly be higher than they were for the acclaimed Remake. I'm no Final Fantasy nut, but it will definitely be interesting to see how Rebirth shapes up.

That game is significantly closer to launch, so it makes sense that Sony is looking to prioritise it over Rebirth, especially if there are no notable updates ready to go for that project.

While it's a shame the release date hasn't been locked in yet, Kitase's comments explain the game's absence from the PlayStation Showcase, which was instead dominated by Final Fantasy 16. Final Fantasy VII RebirthDeveloper comment number 1 /O4KdGlh4gy June 2, 2023
