Final Fantasy VII Rebirth ‘Dawn of a New Era’ Demo Update Coming Today

Square Enix has announced that the recently released free demo for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will receive a new “Dawn of a New Era” update. The update goes live today. The update will allow players “experience an open area near Junon and includes content unique to the demo.” It will also improve visual fidelity in Performance Mode. Players who play the demo will be able to skip the section in the full game and get both the Kupo Charm and Survival Set as rewards. The Junon area episode will become playable today and can be accessed after completing the Nibelheim episode. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will launch on February 29 for PlayStation 5.

The demo’s details via the publisher:

Junon Area Episode: “Dawn of a New Era” Unlocked

“Dawn of a New Era in Junon” is available as a free update to the existing demo and sees Cloud, Tifa, Barret, Aerith, and Red XIII emerging into the outskirts of Junon, a fortified stronghold replete with an underwater reactor. Set several hours into the main storyline, this special preview made specifically for the demo features a small piece of the massive in-game world that players can freely explore. Sniff out treasures with a trusty chocobo steed, craft valuable items with the new Item Transmuter, bravely embark on thrilling Combat Assignment missions and more.

Now is the perfect time to download the two-part demo to prepare for the worldwide release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Players who complete the first part, “Fall of a Hero in Nibelheim,” will receive the Kupo Charm and Survival Set demo incentives and be given the option to skip the same section in the full game upon release, allowing players to get an early start on their adventure. Or if players prefer, they can choose to experience the section all over again.

Although save data from the “Dawn of a New Era in Junon” section cannot be carried over to the full game, as the content has been altered for a more compact experience, fans and newcomers can try out new forms of exploration while using powerful synergy attacks and witnessing the character bonds expressed through combat.

Additionally, a demo patch that will be automatically downloaded has been released. The patch addresses minor graphical fixes in addition to other adjustments.

Demo Play Bonus

Kupo Charm – An accessory that increases the number of resource items extracted at a set rate.
Survival Set – A selection of items to aid on your adventure, such as potions and ethers.

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