Square Enix has announced via the official Twitter account for Final Fantasy VII that prominent voice actor Matt Mercer will voice Vincent Valentine in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Mercer is also famously known to be the voice behind Cole Cassidy in Overwatch 2, Minsc in Baldur’s Gate 3, and Ganondorf in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Vincent Valentine is a fan favorite character in the game. He is a former member of the turks and serves as an “accompanying character” in the upcoming game. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will launch on February 29, 2024 for PlayStation 5. The game “picks up with iconic heroes Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith and Red XIII after they escape from the dystopian city Midgar.”
It's official!
Matt Mercer (@matthewmercer) is the voice of Vincent Valentine in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. #FF7R pic.twitter.com/8dKq3E6EXj
— FINAL FANTASY VII (@finalfantasyvii) October 14, 2023
The game’s details via Square Enix:
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the second entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project, which retells the story of the iconic fantasy game that redefined the RPG genre in three distinct games.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth picks up with iconic heroes Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith and Red XIII after they escape from the dystopian city Midgar and sees them embark on a journey in pursuit of Sephiroth, the vengeful swordsman from Cloud’s past who was thought to be dead.
In this standalone adventure, players will explore an expansive world, all brought to life with a new level of graphical fidelity, developed specifically to leverage the power of the PlayStation 5 console.
As players unravel a gripping narrative rich with mysteries to uncover, they will also witness the personal journey of each party member and strengthen their bonds to work together and face off against powerful enemies.
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