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Square Enix has released a patch for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that makes a number of key performance improvements.
According to Gematsu's translation of the patch notes, update 1.020 improves the PlayStation 5 exclusive’s graphics, frame-rate, and adds ‘sharp’ and ‘soft’ 60fps modes. Elsewhere, the patch adds difficulty settings for certain mini-games, and fixes various bugs and performance problems.
Earlier this month, Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi said one of the main pieces of player feedback Square Enix had received since launch revolved around the graphics in Performance Mode, which prioritizes a consistent frame-rate.
"We’ve received a lot of feedback on whether the graphics in the Performance Mode will be improved or not," Hamaguchi said. "We hear you, and we are currently working on an update patch to improve that aspect. I don’t think the release date would be far away from now."
Hamaguchi added that the patch would focus on the lighting on character faces in certain parts of Rebirth. "We have heard from players that in certain situations, the facial lighting makes some character shadows look very scary. So that’s one part of the update that we are working on."
In our 9/10 review of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, IGN said: "Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth impressively builds off of what Remake set in motion, both as a best-in-class action-RPG full of exciting challenges and an awe-inspiring recreation of a world that has meant so much to so many for so long."
Those playing can check out IGN's extensive guide on the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and see how long it takes to beat, our PS5 performance review, and how Square Enix caused havoc by mislabeling its discs in Japan.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth update 1.020 patch notes:
- Fixed typos and omissions in some text.
- Fixed a bug that occurred on the map under certain conditions when controlling a character.
- Fixed a bug in battle in which Red XIII’s abilities “Lunatic High” and “Watcher’s Spirit” could be easily canceled.
- Fixed a bug in battle in which enemies would stop moving under certain conditions.
- Fixed a progress bug that occurred during quests under certain conditions.
- Improved frame-rate and overall game stability.
- Added ‘Sharp’ and ‘Soft’ options to the Performance Mode display settings.
- Improved the graphics quality.
- The camera’s reverse setting is now applied when controlling a gliding Chocobo.
- The camera’s reverse setting is now applied to the sharpshooting mini-game camera.
- Enhanced guidance support while climbing the ivy in the “Mythril Mine” location.
- Added difficulty settings to the customization screens for the mini-games Fort Condor and Gears and Gambits.
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