Square Enix has released a digest video that recaps the entire story of Final Fantasy VII Remake in just five minutes. The video, titled "A 5-minute recap! Final Fantasy VII Remake digest video," was published on the official Square Enix YouTube channel on April 28, 2026, and has already garnered over 28,000 views.
The recap sets the stage for the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, offering fans a quick refresher on the events of the first game. It begins with Cloud and Sephiroth's battle and covers the key story beats set in the steel city of Midgar, where the protagonist Cloud Strife joins the eco-terrorist group Avalanche to fight against the world-dominating Shinra Electric Power Company.
The video is available with auto-dubbed audio tracks in multiple languages. For those who want to dive deeper, the full transcript is also provided. This digest serves as a perfect catch-up for players eager to jump into the next chapter of the remake saga.