Although there are several beloved characters in the Final Fantasy series, there’s one in particular fans were hoping to play in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and that’s Vincent Valentine.
Here’s everything we know about Valentine’s role in FF7 Rebirth.
Vincent Valentine in FF7 Rebirth, explained
Vincent Valentine is not be a playable character in Square Enix’s Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and will not help you during combat encounters. But that doesn’t mean you won’t see Vincent in the FF7 Rebirth story.
Vincent accompanies Cloud and his party on their journey. He helps out with specific events and participates in the story, but he won’t help you in battle. So, this means you won’t see his abilities and skills until later. It is speculated he will be a playable character in Final Fantasy Remake Part Three, but that title may not be released for several years.
If you’re feeling disheartened, don’t worry, as you still get to spend quality time with Vincent. During your adventures and by completing side quests, you learn more about Vincent and get a deeper look into this exciting and beloved character.
Who is Vincent Valentine in Final Fantasy?
Vincent Valentine is a popular character in the FF7 series with several dark and mysterious ties to many of the series’ antagonists. However, he’s not a bad guy. As he was experimented on by the antagonist, Professor Hojo, the same scientist who created Chadley, he can transform into a terrifying and uncontrollable monster that can only be stopped if he wins the battle or obtains the Death status. Despite his dark side and quiet nature, he cares about others in his own way. He also is driven by revenge.
While you won’t experience this transformation in FF7 Rebirth, you still get to learn plenty more about Vincent Valentine and his story.