How Long to Beat Final Fantasy VII Rebirth? Full Breakdown

It takes about 53.5 hours to beat the story of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, according to players on IGDB. With side quests, minigames and exploring the regions, plan for about 97.5 hours, and roughly 101 hours for 100%. It is a huge game, but also one of the most generous in the series: almost every hour you spend away from the main story is worth it.

Main story only: about 53.5 hours

Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith and Red XIII have escaped Midgar and set off after Sephiroth. The main campaign moves through large open regions and more linear chapters, with combat that blends action and tactical commands. Doing only what is required takes about 53.5 hours. That is already long, and the game does not really let you rush.

With side content: about 97.5 hours

Rebirth is packed with things to do: quests from locals, towers to activate, chocobos to find, summons to unlock, and above all Queen's Blood, the card game many players simply cannot put down. All of that brings you to around 97.5 hours. This is often where the bonds between characters grow, so it pays to take your time.

100% completion: about 101 hours

To finish everything, with minigames mastered, exploration reports complete and the toughest optional fights cleared, IGDB puts it at about 101 hours. That is barely more than the side content figure: if you have already done most activities, the rest wraps up fairly quickly. Some challenges still demand plenty of patience.

What that means in evenings

With 2-hour sessions, the story alone is about 27 evenings, a bit under two months at four nights a week. With side content you reach around 49 evenings, and about 50 for 100%. It is a game to spread across a whole season, alternating story chapters with evenings spent exploring.

Tips to go faster (or miss nothing)

To save time, explore each region when you first arrive instead of coming back later: towers reveal activities and you avoid backtracking. Build your materia carefully and use the synergy abilities between characters. Do not skip the quests that deepen your bonds with the party, or Queen's Blood, which makes every trip more fun.

Verdict

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is about 53.5 hours of story, but most players end up spending around a hundred hours with it, between 97.5 and 101 hours according to IGDB. Plan for it like a long trip, ideal for winter evenings. If very long adventures are your thing, see our guide to long games.

FAQ

Is Final Fantasy VII Rebirth longer than Remake?

Yes, clearly. Rebirth opens up into large regions to explore, while Remake stayed focused on Midgar. According to players on IGDB, Rebirth's story alone takes about 53.5 hours, and close to 97.5 hours with side activities. It is the biggest chapter of the project so far.

Do I need to play Final Fantasy VII Remake before Rebirth?

It is strongly recommended. Rebirth is the second game in the Final Fantasy VII remake project and picks up right after the escape from Midgar. You can skip it, but you will enjoy the characters and what is at stake much more if you have played the first game.

How long does 100% in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth take?

According to players on IGDB, 100% in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth takes about 101 hours. That covers minigames, exploration reports and optional fights. Trophy hunters should also set aside extra time for the challenges on the higher difficulty setting.