Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Update 1.090 Adds Streamlined Progression Feature via Version 1.005
Square Enix has released Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth update 1.090 on PS5 and PC today, and this drops right on time as the game is released on Xbox Series X|S and the Nintendo Switch 2. Note that for the main menu screen, players will see the game be brought to version 1.005.
This adds the New Game – Head Start feature, and for PC players, this also adds AMD FSR upscaling.
Read on for what Square Enix implemented in the explanation below.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth New Game – Head Start Added in Latest Update on June 3
Here’s what’s new per Square Enix:
[Updates]
・ “Streamlined Progression Feature”
・ “New Game – Head Start”
are now available.
The Streamlined Progression feature includes several enhancement options to streamline combat and exploration—like unlimited HP and MP at all times, 9,999 damage dealt to enemies during battles and minigames, and the maximum number of each item available (with some exceptions)—which can be tailored to suit the player’s preferences. The feature helps you advance through the game smoothly, not only during your first playthrough but also when you replay it.
“New Game – Head Start” allows you to start the game with level 65 characters (max level: 70) equipped with several enhanced materia.
The PC version now also supports AMD FSR upscaling, enabling more stable and detailed image processing.
The deves mentioned, “*The Streamlined Progression feature can be toggled on or off for each option at any time from the in-game options menu.”
There are also minor bug fixes applied, though the studio didn’t go into detail on what these things are. For those looking to play FF7 Rebirth on the go, check out our Switch 2 review of the RPG.
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