From Polygon · Jen Glennon · · 1m 40s
FF7 Revelation Sets Up Rude Awakening for Cloud
Cloud faces mental collapse as Final Fantasy 7 Revelation opens with a Nibelheim flashback.
In brief
Cloud faces mental collapse as Final Fantasy 7 Revelation opens with a Nibelheim flashback. Cloud's fractured mental state leads to a Nibelheim flashback in Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, setting up a critical story arc. Originally reported by Polygon.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth ends
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth concludes with Cloud and party departing the City of the Ancients to pursue Sephiroth at the Northern Crater.
Cloud's mental state deteriorates
Cloud's mental state deteriorates rapidly as he approaches the brink of collapse during the Northern Crater sequence.
Northern Crater transforms
The Northern Crater gets a splashy glow-up with crystalline formations and shimmering aurora borealis ribbons weaving through the sky.
New playable characters
Vincent Valentine and Cid Highwind become playable characters with unique combat abilities and transformations.
Mako energy effects
The party experiences intoxicating effects of Mako energy, with Barret and Cid feeling tipsy and Yuffie fearing a Shinra invasion.
Cloud's memory returns
Cloud finally remembers Zack Fair but hasn't pieced together the full story of the Nibelheim incident.
Sephiroth's new voice
Sephiroth has a new voice actor for Revelation, with Critical Role's Travis Willingham replacing Tyler Hoechlin.
Revelation's combat system
Revelation features a new FITS system allowing party members to customize skill loadouts with elemental effects.
Demo ends abruptly
The demo ends after Cloud plunges further into the Nibelheim flashback, with no further gameplay shown.
Release date
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation releases for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X on April 8, 2027.
At a glance
Cloud's fractured mental state leads to a Nibelheim flashback in Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, setting up a critical story arc.
