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The Gold Saucer has been a fan-favorite location in theFinal Fantasyuniverse for a long time, with the recent reveal of the mini-game hub appearing inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthcausing quite the stir for the upcoming remake. From the footage seen so far in thelatestFinal Fatnasy 7 Rebirthtrailer, it also appears that the Gold Saucer might be a gold mine for Easter Eggs from the original location.
Although there are some notable story beats that happen in Gold Saucer, including the introduction of Cait Sith, this location’s main draw toFinal Fantasy 7fans was a combination of atmosphere and a collection of mini-games. So, many fans will be happy to see that these mini-games might be one of many references back to the original game within the updated Gold Saucer.
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Gold Saucer’s Retro Mini-Games Upscaled in HD
Some of the new footage shown in the recentFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthtrailer has completely confirmed a number of the classic mini-games from the original games. These include classics like 3D Battler and G-Bike, which have becomeiconic toFinal Fantasy 7in the much more limited form that simply reused other gameplay segments from throughout the game. Considering the update of these segments across the original and the first installment of the remake, this could make for some much better mini-games than what would fit in the original Gold Saucer.
The G-Bike especially has a lot of promise, since themotorcycle segment fromFinal Fantasy 7 Remakehad already been well received in 2020. With that being the case about the G-Bike, the same will likely be said about other mini-games that had previously made an appearance in the original Gold Saucer. This could hopefully include more fan-favorites like the Arm Wrestling game and Mog House. Additionally, this could include improvements to more divisive mini-games like Snowboarding, which still hasn’t made an appearance in the remakes.
On top of these mini-games, the introduction of the Gold Saucer also implies that this will also bring the location’s signature currency toFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and the many rewards that come with it. This GP was an addition to Gold Saucer that helped the amusement park vibe of the locale, but also could offer players the opportunity to win some ofFinal Fantasy 7’s stronger weaponsand accessories as prizes. However, this would also be a perfect chance for Square Enix to include even more Easter Eggs into the upcoming remake, such as figurines and charms that call back to the original game.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s New and Improved Battle Arena
In addition to the mini-games that seem to have been recreated with intricate detail, the return of Gold Saucer also implies that the combat arena in Battle Square is making a comeback. Fans of the firstFinal Fantasy 7 Remakemight easily remember two separate arena-style combat encounters. However, theGold Saucer from the originalFinal Fantasy 7had its own type of arena that followed drastically different rules than the standard gameplay. So, this could be the case as the Gold Saucer expands away from Wonder Square and into the unique puzzle that is Battle Square.
Considering the new style that theFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeseries has given to combat, the Battle Square is one section that could be interesting to see updated from the original version. Specifically, it is the compounding slot mechanic and the increasing rewards based on how harshly this RNG punishes the player. Combing this slot mechanic with thenew action combat ofFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthcould make for much more compelling battle challenges than Chadley’s VR arenas.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthis set to release July 23, 2025, for PS5.
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