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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Faces Lower Initial Sales But Earns High Praise

Despite a 30% drop in UK sales compared to its predecessor, the game is celebrated as 2024's highest-rated title.

Cloud Strife's facial expressions have been criticized since Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth came out.
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Overview

  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's initial sales in the UK are 30% lower than its predecessor, Final Fantasy VII Remake, primarily due to its PS5 exclusivity and the smaller install base compared to the PS4.
  • Despite the lower initial sales, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has received high praise from critics and fans, making it the highest-rated game of 2024 so far.
  • Square Enix is addressing feedback on the game's Performance Mode, promising a patch to improve graphical issues, particularly in character facial lighting.
  • The game's exclusivity on PS5 is temporary, with potential future releases on Xbox and PC, which could boost sales figures beyond those of the Remake.
  • Minor complaints from players, such as the lack of water effects on characters, have been met with humorous responses from the community.