FF7 Revelation Trailer Shows Weapons, Spring 2027 Launch

Square Enix unveiled a new trailer for Final Fantasy VII Revelation during the Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live presentation on August 25, providing the most detailed look yet at the concluding chapter of the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy. The footage, introduced by director Naoki Hamaguchi, centered on the game's colossal planetary guardians, the Weapons, and confirmed a simultaneous multiplatform launch in Spring 2027.

The trailer established the narrative stakes, depicting Cloud and his party confronting the massive entities known as Ruby Weapon, Emerald Weapon, and Ultima Weapon. These creatures are presented as the planet's protectors, viewing humanity as a threat to be eliminated even as the group races to stop Sephiroth's meteor. The sequence showcased large-scale battles, including an aerial confrontation against a Weapon while aboard the Highwind airship and a submarine-based encounter.

Beyond the cinematic sequences, the presentation revealed significant gameplay details. The Highwind will allow players to fly freely across the world map and parachute to any location. A new costume system called FITS will provide characters with different combat roles and abilities,...