Final Fantasy VII Revelation: Story Trailer Shows Meteor and Weapons
Square Enix used Gamescom 2026’s Opening Night Live to unveil a new story trailer for Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third and final chapter of the FF7 Remake trilogy. The trailer leaned hard into the apocalypse — Meteor is coming, and the Weapons are waking up.
What the Trailer Revealed
The trailer’s official title: “Face the Legendary Weapons in Final Fantasy VII Revelation.” It focused on the iconic summons that long-time FF7 fans have been waiting to see reimagined:
- Meteor — the cataclysmic spell at the heart of FF7’s story is finally here
- The Weapons — the colossal creatures summoned to protect the Planet are making their Remake trilogy debut
- Story beats suggesting the apocalyptic climax of the original game’s third act is being fully reimagined
For anyone who played the 1997 original, this is the moment the stakes go global. The Remake trilogy has been building toward this, and Revelation looks ready to deliver the payoff.
The Remake Trilogy’s Final Chapter
Final Fantasy VII Remake (2020) reimagined the Midgar section. Rebirth (2024) expanded the world beyond the city. Revelation closes the loop — and based on everything Square Enix has shown, it’s going big.
The trilogy has been one of gaming’s most ambitious projects:
- Each game is a full-length RPG, not an episodic slice
- The story diverges from the original in surprising ways while honoring its core
- Battle systems have evolved across each entry, blending real-time action with tactical commands
If you’ve played Remake and Rebirth, Revelation is the conclusion you’ve been building toward. If you haven’t — you’ve got until spring 2027 to catch up.
Release Window
Final Fantasy VII Revelation launches in spring 2027. Platforms haven’t been fully confirmed yet, but expect PlayStation 5 as the lead platform with PC to follow, consistent with the trilogy’s release pattern.
What Should You Do?
- Play FF7 Remake and Rebirth if you haven’t — Revelation is the finale, and you’ll want the context
- Watch the story trailer on Square Enix’s official YouTube channel
- Follow Square Enix’s social channels for platform and pre-order announcements
- Prepare emotionally — the original FF7’s ending is one of gaming’s most powerful moments