Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (PS5) – Chapter 9 (Part 1): Exploration & Side Quests

In Chapter 9 – Part 1, Cloud and the party take time to explore the surrounding region, stepping away from the main path to uncover side quests and optional activities scattered across the landscape. The journey introduces new areas, local struggles, and smaller stories that help paint a clearer picture of life beyond the central conflict. Through these encounters, the party gains deeper insight into the world and its people, while facing optional challenges that test their growing abilities. This chapter emphasizes discovery and world-building, expanding the scope of the adventure before the story presses forward once more.