Square Enix released an official interview with Final Fantasy VII RebirthDirector Naoki Hamaguchi. It went over multiple new and returning elements. For example, in addition to bringing up vehicles like the Buggy, segway like Wheelie, and Tiny Bronco plane, it also introduced the new FFVII Rebirth card game minigame Queen’s Blood.
There are no screenshots showing what Queen’s Blood looks like in FFVII Rebirth yet, however Hamaguchi referred to the card game minigame as his favorite. He noted that it will feature its own storyline tied to it, which sound like it could be similar to the Triple Triad option in FFVIII or Fort Condor one in the FFVII Rebirth Intermission DLC. Hamaguchi noted more competitors and the story will come up as you play more of the game.
As for the vehicles in FFVII Rebirth, the Buggy the party acquires after the Gold Saucer and Corel Prison segments, the Costa Del Sol Wheelie segway, and the Tiny Bronco plane all came up. Hamaguchi noted modern desert and military vehicles and the original game’s design influenced the Buggy. The Wheelie will be tied to an in-game activity that involves getting riding on them for distances. As for the Tiny Bronco, it will be around and able to be used for short distances.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will come to the PS5 on February 29, 2024, with the exclusivity arrangement ending on May 29, 2024.
