Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Release Window — When Can I Play Final Fantasy VII Rebirth?

If you're like most RPG fans, you're excited to finally play Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Here is what you need to know to start playing the game right away, including preload times and release times.

RPG fans have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, a reimagining of the PlayStation 1 classic that has been getting solid reviews from critics. It's no surprise that many gamers want to play it as soon as possible, so here's exactly when you can start playing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. 

• Scheduled to release February 29, 2024
• Release time is right at midnight
• Preload February 27 at midnight

When Is Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Coming Out?

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is scheduled to release on February 29, 2024. 

While the game comes out on that date, a lot of fans are wondering if it's possible to play earlier than that or how to start playing instantly upon its release. Here's everything we know about Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's release times so you can experience it ASAP. 

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Release Times

You will be able to start playing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth at midnight on February 29, 2024. This will be local time, so whenever it's midnight for you — although there are some varying times depending were you are located since the PlayStation Store operates on eastern time. 

When Can I Start Playing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth?

Here's when you can start playing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth depending on where you're located: 

• Eastern Standard Time - 00:00 (February 29, 2024)
• Central Standard Time - 23:00 (February 28, 2024)
• Mountain Standard Time - 22:00 (February 28, 2024)
• Pacific Standard Time - 21:00 (February 28, 2024)
• Alaska Standard Time - 20:00 (February 28, 2024)
• Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time - 19:00 (February 28, 2024)

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Preload Times

In order to play the game right at the time it's released, you'll need to have the game reloaded. That way it's ready to play right away. 

If you pre-ordered a digital copy of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, you can start preloading the game at midnight on February 27, 2024. Similarly to the release time, the exact time you can start playing may vary depending where you're located. 

Here are the preload times depending on where you live:

• Eastern Standard Time - 00:00 (February 27, 2024)
• Central Standard Time - 23:00 (February 26, 2024)
• Mountain Standard Time - 22:00 (February 26, 2024)
• Pacific Standard Time - 21:00 (February 26, 2024)
• Alaska Standard Time - 20:00 (February 26, 2024)
• Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time - 19:00 (February 26, 2024)

How Big Is Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth?

Make sure you have around 150 GB available in order to download Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. It's a pretty big file size so you may have to make some room. It's worth it if you're a fan of the classic RPG, with critics continue to sing its praises ahead of launch.