Summary
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth version 1.050 includes bug fixes and new "Versatility Mode" for PS5 Pro users.
- The game marks the second chapter of the FF7 Remake saga but fell short of Square Enix's sales expectations.
- Sony and Square Enix are enhancing games for PS5 Pro, utilizing AI upscaling tech and improved GPU capabilities.
Square Enix released Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth version 1.050 just three days ahead of the release of the PlayStation 5 Pro console. In addition to the long-awaited PS5 Pro Enhanced features, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth version 1.050 fixes some issues with the game, though Square Enix remained vague on what they were.
As the second chapter of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake saga, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth encompassed most of the original PlayStation title's first disc. Despite the acclaim that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth received from critics and fans for its story, gameplay, and music, the game did not meet Square Enix's sales expectations. As a result, Square Enix started to pivot toward a multi-platform launch strategy for the Final Fantasy franchise and other major properties. While Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is still a PS5-exclusive game at the time of writing, it remains to be seen if Square Enix's multi-platform approach will extend to the third chapter of the FF7 Remake trilogy.
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Although the PS5 Pro console launches on November 7, Square Enix released a new Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth update ahead of time. According to a social media post by Square Enix, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth version 1.050 is now available for download and requires over 6GB of available storage space. PS5 users will see some bug fixes and improvements, but Square Enix did not state what those changes were. The new Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth patch will give PS5 Pro users the option to play the game in "Versatility Mode," a combination of the already available Graphics Mode and Performance Mode. Ergo, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on a PS5 Pro can be played at a 4K resolution and maintain 60 frames per second (FPS).
According to Sony and Square Enix, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is one of a growing list of PS5 Pro Enhanced games that will utilize PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), a new, AI-based upscaling technology comparable to Nvidia's DLSS 3. Going into the PS5 Pro's November 7 launch, the upgraded Sony console has over 50 titles that will receive patches to take advantage of the PS5 Pro's upgraded GPU, ray tracing, and the PSSR upscaler.
As fans await news of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3, the upgrades to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth may give players an idea of how the series' next entry could look on current and future hardware. Only time will tell if more Square Enix games will receive PS5 Pro upgrades.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Version 1.050 Patch Notes (November 4, 2024)
- This update contains fixes for some bugs and improvements in functionality and stability, while also implementing "Versatility Mode", offering a new experience for all PlayStation 5 Pro players from launch on Thursday, November 7.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 92 /100 Critics Rec: 97%
- Released
- February 29, 2024
- ESRB
- T For Teen Due To Blood, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Square Enix
- Publisher(s)
- Square Enix
WHERE TO PLAY
Discover a vibrant and vast world in this standalone entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the second entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project, which retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct games. Iconic heroes Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith and Red XIII have escaped from the dystopian city Midgar and are now in pursuit of Sephiroth, the vengeful swordsman from Cloud’s past who was thought to be dead. This new adventure can be enjoyed by all players, even those who have yet to play Final Fantasy VII Remake or the PlayStation original. Expect a new standard of cinematic storytelling, fast-paced combat and rich exploration across a vast world.
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 4
- Franchise
- Final Fantasy
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PC
- Genre(s)
- RPG
- How Long To Beat
- 40 Hours
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
