Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's PS5 Pro Version Will Be Playable At Tokyo Game Fest

Summary

• Sony will showcase the PS5 Pro at Tokyo Game Show 2024, including Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
• Initial negative reactions to the PS5 Pro are shifting with new console reveals.
• PlayStation aims to build momentum before the November 2024 PS5 Pro launch through TGS.

PlayStation's presence at Tokyo Game Show 2024 has been known for a while now, but it was always a puzzling one. Until a few days ago, Sony's slate was pretty clear for the event, with only Astro Bot's release anywhere close to the late-September show. Even then, it'd have been out for a couple of weeks at that point and a lot of players would have already got their hands on it.

The PS5 Pro Is So Expensive Due To A "Lack Of Competition", Says Analyst

With no real competition, Sony can charge what it likes for the PS5 Pro.

And, while Astro Bot's appearance will be great, mainly because there will be a T-Shirt Gachapon machine for anybody who tries the demo, Sony has now confirmed the real reason it's at the event — to show off the recently revealed PS5 Pro.

The PS5 Pro Will Be Playable On The Tokyo Game Show Showfloor

In a tweet from the PlayStation Japan Twitter account, Sony said, "The PlayStation booth will exhibit titles, stage information, and other details announced! PS5 Pro will be unveiled to the public for the first time in the world."

Shortly after PlayStation's tweet, Final Fantasy director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed that the game being showcased on the Pro would be none other than Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Hamaguchi-san said, "FFVII REBIRTH on PS5 Pro will be playable at the PlayStation booth at the Tokyo Game Show!"

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is one of the games Sony has seemingly been pushing into media hands following the Pro's announcement, with tech-centric YouTube channel Digital Foundry showing the night and day differences between the two.

A Chance For Redemption For Sony

The initial reaction to the PS5 Pro was not good. People were unhappy with the console's high price point and lack of a disc drive, with the detachable drive now being scalped. However, sentiment started to change a little yesterday, as Sony revealed the new 30th anniversary consoles and accessories.

Tokyo Game Show presents a great opportunity for PlayStation to continue building momentum ahead of the console's November 2024 launch, and it will be interesting to see how fan reaction is following the event.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

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Final Fantasy Rebirth is the second part of the FF7 Remake project. It continues the story of Cloud Strife, a former SOLDIER turned mercenary who joins Avalanche, a group of eco-terrorists seeking to save the planet from the malevolent Sephiroth. As the party pushes out of Midgar, leaving the Shinra Corporation devastated, where will their paths take them?