Square Enix used Gamescom Opening Night Live to debut the latest trailer for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the concluding chapter of the Final Fantasy 7 remake project.
The developer outlined a broad, planetary-scale finale that puts Cloud and his allies against awakened Weapons, a looming meteor threat, and the series’ recurring antagonist, Sephiroth.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is slated for a Spring 2027 launch on Nintendo Switch 2, Square Enix confirmed.
What the trailer shows
The new footage highlights large-scale threats and expanded traversal: planetary guardians causing global destruction, a meteor in the sky, and exploration from the air aboard the Highwind.
Square Enix presented the finale as a culmination of the remake project, promising an open, interconnected world that players can explore from the airship and by skydiving into distinct biomes, cities, and remote frontiers.
Playable cast and combat
Square Enix emphasized that the full party will be playable in Revelation, including newly playable characters Cid Highwind and Vincent Valentine.
The studio described the roster as an "iconic ensemble, fully united" and noted that each companion brings distinct combat roles and abilities that expand strategic options.
On combat systems, Square Enix framed Revelation as the series’ most refined hybrid of real-time action and command-based strategy.
Players will be able to switch between party members seamlessly, issue tactical commands in Tactical Mode, and chain abilities and synergies to tackle colossal foes.
Customization and new systems
The trailer and accompanying materials outline deep customization across weapons, armor, skills, materia, and a new FITS system that grants class-based abilities and special outfits.
Square Enix positioned FITS and other customization tools as means to tailor builds and strategies for varied encounters.
What this means for Switch 2 and players
With a Spring 2027 window for Nintendo Switch 2, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation represents a major first-party-facing release for Square Enix on Nintendo’s next-generation hardware.
The developer’s presentation at Gamescom underlines the ambition of closing the remake project with large-scale exploration, a complete playable party, and a climactic narrative push.
A final trailer accompanies the announcement; Square Enix and participating retailers will offer further details and eShop listings closer to the Spring 2027 launch window.
The developer outlined a broad, planetary-scale finale that puts Cloud and his allies against awakened Weapons, a looming meteor threat, and the series’ recurring antagonist, Sephiroth.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is slated for a Spring 2027 launch on Nintendo Switch 2, Square Enix confirmed.
What the trailer shows
The new footage highlights large-scale threats and expanded traversal: planetary guardians causing global destruction, a meteor in the sky, and exploration from the air aboard the Highwind.
Square Enix presented the finale as a culmination of the remake project, promising an open, interconnected world that players can explore from the airship and by skydiving into distinct biomes, cities, and remote frontiers.
Playable cast and combat
Square Enix emphasized that the full party will be playable in Revelation, including newly playable characters Cid Highwind and Vincent Valentine.
The studio described the roster as an "iconic ensemble, fully united" and noted that each companion brings distinct combat roles and abilities that expand strategic options.
On combat systems, Square Enix framed Revelation as the series’ most refined hybrid of real-time action and command-based strategy.
Players will be able to switch between party members seamlessly, issue tactical commands in Tactical Mode, and chain abilities and synergies to tackle colossal foes.
Customization and new systems
The trailer and accompanying materials outline deep customization across weapons, armor, skills, materia, and a new FITS system that grants class-based abilities and special outfits.
Square Enix positioned FITS and other customization tools as means to tailor builds and strategies for varied encounters.
What this means for Switch 2 and players
With a Spring 2027 window for Nintendo Switch 2, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation represents a major first-party-facing release for Square Enix on Nintendo’s next-generation hardware.
The developer’s presentation at Gamescom underlines the ambition of closing the remake project with large-scale exploration, a complete playable party, and a climactic narrative push.
A final trailer accompanies the announcement; Square Enix and participating retailers will offer further details and eShop listings closer to the Spring 2027 launch window.
