In the upcoming Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Cid and Vincent will be integral to the storyline, but they will not be involved in combat encounters. Director Naoki Hamaguchi explained to IGN that “Cid and Vincent will be part of the party and provide assistance, but they will not participate in battles as guest characters.” Vincent will serve as a “companion”, similar to how Red XIII functioned in the Remake, with his battle actions being controlled by AI, as confirmed by Hamaguchi. Despite initial speculation that Cid and Vincent might be controlled by AI during battles, it has now been clarified that they will not be present in battle at all. Hamaguchi emphasized that while they won’t join the battles, Cid and Vincent remain important non-playable characters in Rebirth’s story. In-depth exploration of their characters will occur through side missions that shed light on their backgrounds and personalities. Although they won’t be showcasing their combat abilities, their significant roles in the second chapter of the game are highlighted. Notably, Cid and Vincent’s importance is underscored by the stellar performance of Cid and the introduction of voice actor Matthew Mercer for Vincent. As the release of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth draws near, new information about the game’s revamped features continues to emerge. The latest hands-on preview delves into the open world aspect of the game, and a new gameplay trailer showcased during the latest Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth State of Play offers fans a glimpse of what to expect. This exciting period is sure to leave fans eager to discover the developments in the final stages of Rebirth. Clues can be found in the ESRB rating for the game, which indicates the presence of blood, tears, and alludes to Aerith’s fate. Matt Purslow is IGN’s UK News and Features Editor.
