Square Enix has provided fans with a detailed explanation of the meaning behind the cover artwork of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. According to the developer, the artwork represents the “three worlds” that form the “axis” of the story in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
Square Enix doesn’t go into further details about what these “three worlds” actually are, but it does explain what each character on the artwork is meant to represent. Creative Director Tetsuya Nomura is credited for creating the vibrant artwork that features Cloud Strife, Sephiroth, and Zack Fair.
The social media post also explains that Sephiroth is standing in the center of the artwork, as he was the instigator of events that occurred in the past. Cloud and Zack stand on opposite sides of him, representing their destinies being “torn apart” by the antagonist.
You can see the full post from Square Enix below:
Created by Creative Director, Tetsuya Nomura, this artwork represents the three worlds that form the axis of the story in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Sephiroth is in the center, as he represents the instigator of the events of the past. #FF7R [1/2] pic.twitter.com/gmAW12vNum
— FINAL FANTASY VII (@finalfantasyvii) October 8, 2023
In a second follow-up tweet, the developer also stated that Cloud stands under a sky with a greenish hue similar to the cover of Final Fantasy VII Remake, while Zack stands under a sky with a blue hue similar to the cover of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion. The middle of the artwork is bathed in red while the sun rises behind Sephiroth, to evoke the image of fire and blood that “spreads over the world” Square Enix said.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will be at NYCC 2023 on October 14, 2023, with a panel featuring some of the lead voice actors of the upcoming game as they discuss their roles.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will come to the PlayStation 5 on February 29, 2024. Exclusivity on the PlayStation 5 will end on May 29, 2024. FFVII Remake is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC.
