Here's why Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a PS5 exclusive Skip to content Click here to check out the GameByte Shop great games, consoles and more! FF7 Rebirth isn't coming to PS4. Here’ s why Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a PS5 exclusive 13 July 202213 July 2022 by Richard Breslin When Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth was recently announced, it was revealed as a PS5 exclusive and we’ll tell you why. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is the second part of the FF7 remake. During its June reveal, some were taken by surprise that FF7 Rebirth would only be released on the PlayStation 5. Final Fantasy 7 Remake was initially released on PS4 in 2020, before a PS5 port arrived in 2021 with the exclusive chapter expansion, INTERmission. However, it seems going forward on console, the PS5 is the only way to play this remake series.ADVERT ADVERT When speaking to the Japanese gaming website “Gamer”, Yoshinori Kitase, the Executive Producer at Square Enix revealed why FF7 Rebirth is coming to PS5 but not PS4. The stress would be too much for PS4 Credit: Square Enix Aside from the graphics being a factor, Kitase revealed that the PS5’s speedy SSD played a huge part in the decision. In a nutshell, it is suggested that the loading times for FF7 Rebirth would frustrate fans and could break immersion. “Of course, the quality of the graphics is a factor, but there’s also the speed of access to the SSD,” said Kitase. “As those who have played the original version can imagine, the story will take place in a vast world after escaping from Midgar.”ADVERT ADVERT Credit: Square Enix He continued that FF7 Rebirth: “will also depict the world that spreads out from this point onward, so loading stress will be a major bottleneck in this regard. In order to clear this problem and play the world comfortably, we felt that PS5 specs were necessary.” “I felt that PS5 specs would be necessary to overcome this problem and play the world comfortably,” concluded the FF7 executive producer. More Final Fantasy goodness is on the way So there you have it, that’s the reason why FF7 Rebirth will not be coming to Sony’s last-gen console. Are you disappointed that the second part of the FF7 Remake won’t be coming to PS4? Let us know across our social media channels.ADVERT ADVERT Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is expected to release for PS5 in late 2023 to early 2024. In the meantime, Crisis Core: FF7 Reunion releases later this year across multiple platforms. While you’re here, be sure to check out our video of the week. 10 of the scariest horror games of all time are shown off. What is your favourite horror game? Featured Image Credit: Square Enix/Source: MP1st via GamerADVERT ADVERT TweetShareSharePin Follow us on @GameByte @gamebyte GameByte GameByte GameByte Noobs Play @GameByte @gamebyte GameByte GameByte GameByte Noobs Play External Links Policy GameByte Staff About GameByte Advertise with us Careers Ambassador Program Contact Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Manage Cookies Preferences Submit Your Content FragHero Sporf 9 to 5 Life Social Chain Social Chain Agency