Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Update 1.005 Adds Streamlined Progression and New Game Head Start
- ⚡Xe⚡
- 6 hours ago
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth update 1.005 is now available for PS5 and PC alongside the launch of the Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S versions.
[Updates]
・ “Streamlined Progression Feature”
・ “New Game - Head Start”
The Streamlined Progression feature includes several enhancement options to streamline combat and exploration—like unlimited HP and MP at all times, 9,999 damage dealt to enemies during battles and minigames, and the maximum number of each item available (with some exceptions)—which can be tailored to suit the player’s preferences. The feature helps you advance through the game smoothly, not only during your first playthrough but also when you replay it.
"New Game - Head Start" allows you to start the game with level 65 characters (max level: 70) equipped with several enhanced materia.
The PC version also now supports AMD FSR upscaling for improved image stability and detail. The update additionally includes minor bug fixes.
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About FINAL FANTASY VII
First released in 1997 on the PlayStation® computer entertainment system, FINAL FANTASY VII celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2022. The game is universally regarded as a hallmark title of the RPG genre. The original title received high praise for its epic storyline, unique characters, and movie sequences that utilized the most cutting-edge technology of the time. Since then, the game revolving around iconic hero, Cloud Strife and his pursuit of the antagonist Sephiroth has sold over 15.3 million copies worldwide and continues to receive widespread acclaim from critics and fans around the world. The popular game has even expanded into spin-offs, films and merchandise.
Now, Square Enix’s FINAL FANTASY VII remake project created by a team of original and new developers, retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct, and standalone games. The first game of the trilogy, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, PS5® and PS4® consoles and PC. FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, the second game in the trilogy, has been praised by both players and critics across the globe, earning more than 125 perfect scores from media and 40 Game of the Year awards, and is available now for PC and the PS5® console. It will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support on June 3, 2026.