FF7 Rebirth Walkthrough – Intro

The Intro

The game commences with Cloud dramatically crashing through the window of the Shinra HQ Building, triggering a flashback to the events of Final Fantasy 7 Remake's epic showdown between Cloud and Sephiroth.

A news reporter recounts the devastation in Midgar following the Sector 7 plate collapse, with Barret, Tifa, Aerith, and Red XIII unconscious and evacuated by helicopters to Sector 5. Meanwhile, on the city outskirts, Zack aids an injured Cloud's escape to the city walls.

Observing the broadcast, Zack entrusts Cloud's care to Kyrie momentarily and pursues the helicopters. Red XIII takes down one of the helicopters by attacking the pilot.

Assuming control of Zack, players proceed forward, ascending the stairs to the right and exiting the city wall's far side. Negotiating the debris-strewn path to the left, they arrive at the downed helicopter site for the first combat encounter of the game, facing off against Security Officers, Flametroopers, and a Grenadier.

After dispatching the enemies, reinforcements arrive from an airborne helicopter. Zack hurls debris to down the helicopter, initiating another combat encounter against an Elite Grenadier and Flametroopers.

Following this skirmish, Zack rescues Aerith with gratitude to Red XIII and evades additional incoming choppers. Taking cover nearby, Zack cradles the injured Aerith, hinting at grim consequences.