Final Fantasy VII Rebirth was first launched on PS5 in February of last year, and right ahead of the PC port launch, Square Enix announced that the RPG game received the Steam Deck Verified compatibility rating. This means it will run smoothly on the gaming handheld without requiring any additional adjustments.
For those who missed it, the PC port of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is set to launch on January 23, 2025. Its PS5 launch has been deemed successful by critics, receiving an overall of 92 points on Metacritic. Most of the reviews have praised its stunning visuals, and as Square Enix has just showcased, the game looks great even on the Steam Deck.
If you haven't played the game on the PlayStation 5, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth continues from the original storyline. It introduces new twists but has familiar locations and characters. Each of these characters has expanded backstories in the latest entry of the series.
Of course, the game's plot diverges a lot from the original Final Fantasy VII. This makes the game offer an element of unpredictability about the events and the fates of the characters. The new installment also introduces new characters, which adds depth to the storyline.
As for the gameplay, given that it's a modern RPG, it offers a better open-world experience than its predecessor. There are expansive environments that players can explore, and you can venture through them on foot or while riding Chocobos, which are fictional birds in the Final Fantasy series. Check out the video attached below to learn more about this upcoming "Verified" Steam Deck game (Z1 Extreme ROG Ally curr. $499.99 on Best Buy).