Summary
In another promotional push for the upcomingFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Japanese credit card provider Epos revealed special Cloud Strife and Sephiroth VISA cards exclusive to the country. It’s not the first piece ofFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthmerchto have come out, but these credit cards will be great for hardcore fans who want to collect anything that has the game stamped on it.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthis the second entry in Square Enix’s remake trilogy of the iconic RPG, set to release exclusively for the PlayStation 5 on February 29. A lot of fans are already excited about the game, which has been heavily rumored to make changes to the original story. And as one of the most anticipated releases of 2024, it’s only natural that Square Enix has been on a major marketing push for it.
How Does One Get a Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Epos VISA Card?
The newFinal Fantasy 7 RebirthEpos VISA cardsare simple and elegant in design. They feature the two central characters with their names in minimalist text behind them: as the protagonist, Cloud stands before a white background, symbolic of his status as this game’s “Warrior of Light,” while Sephiroth as the villain stands before a black background, representing darkness. People over 18 years old in Japan can start applying for the new cards online starting March 1, while existing cardholders can switch to either the Cloud or Sephiroth design by simply paying an extra fee.
TheFinal Fantasy 7 RebirthEpos cards will not have any membership fees attached to them, and cardholders can also get aCloud and Red XIIIchibi rubber keychain when they spend at least 10,000 yen (roughly $67 USD) in the first three months. Fans can also apply for the cards at pop-upFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthmerch stores, powered by Japanese retail chain Marui, leading up to the game’s release. Other available merch includes various items such as magnets and figures.
Though there’s still one week left until its release, it’s already looking to be one of the year’s biggest gaming events, especially asFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthhas scored glowing early reviews. Many people are excited about the way Square Enix has changed things from the original game, especially with the addition of the ability to briefly play as Sephiroth, a fan-favorite villain. For many hugeFinal Fantasy 7fans, the remake trilogy fleshing out the universe and adding so many hours to the experience may be one of the publisher’s biggest achievements.
While the world waits for February 29, gamers can already get a taste byplaying the freeFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthdemo. Square Enix has made the demo quite meaty, with around a couple of hours of playtime in the Nibelheim and Junon segments of the story. A relatively long preview will really whet fans' appetites for the whole thing, making it a good tactic to drive those on the fence to buy the full game.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
WHERE TO PLAY
Discover a vibrant and vast world in this standalone entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the second entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project, which retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct games. Iconic heroes Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith and Red XIII have escaped from the dystopian city Midgar and are now in pursuit of Sephiroth, the vengeful swordsman from Cloud’s past who was thought to be dead. This new adventure can be enjoyed by all players, even those who have yet to play Final Fantasy VII Remake or the PlayStation original. Expect a new standard of cinematic storytelling, fast-paced combat and rich exploration across a vast world.
