MAJOR SPOILERS ahead for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
Summary
Cloud and his companions are back on their adventures from whereFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeleft off.Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthfinally allows players to explore iconic locations like the Gold Saucer, Gongaga, the Forgotten Capital, and more. There are plenty of surprises forFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthplayers to discover, from how simple story beats in the original game now have whole sections, to how players can replay almost any cutscene in any outfit they choose once the main story is completed. Suffice to say,FF7 Rebirthis already one of the biggest games released in 2024.
Rounding outFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s partyis a colorful character known as Cait Sith, a fortune teller who attacks with a microphone, riding on top of a cartoonishly fat Moogle. He most certainly stands out in the group of mercenaries and ninjas, but just like Red XIII, he not only fits in, but has his own story to tell; what’s more, his tale arguably serves as the backbone ofFF7 Rebirth’s party at large.
How Cait Sith is One of the Key Pieces to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s Party
Cait Sith is Comic Relief With a Purpose in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s Story Adjustments
Once fans reach the Gold Saucer, they’ll meet Cait Sith, an employee at the saucer with interestingconnections to the Shinra Electric Power Company. He doesn’t join the party officially for some time, but he serves as a chirpy yet quirky Scottish-accented guide to the team, letting Cloud know when something suspicious is happening at the saucer, and helping clear Barret’s name when Dyne coincidentally gets him into trouble.
From the beginning ofFF7 Rebirthto the very end, Cait Sith is there to bring smiles and lift the team up, and the game shows this fact with flying colors.
Cait Sith has been a fan-favorite characterfor decades, andFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthmay make this attachment to the character even stronger with his bubbly and expressive animations in theRemaketrilogy. From his fortunes that foreshadow important plot elements, to the secrets behind his character, he’s both fun and important, which is necessary for the point of the story at large. In the end, there’s a reason behind his desperation to join the party beyond just wanting to help them out like he claims.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Sees Cait Sith’s Story Arc Through to the End
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthleaves it rather vague, but Cait Sith is being controlled by Reeve Tuesi, the director of Shinra’s Urban Development division. This is why he’s able to cancel the reservations held by Director Palmer among other things. There may be some genuine merit behind why he joins the team atthe Gold Saucer, but he still monitored things for Shinra one way or another to eventually turn on them for their safety.
Many people playingRebirthare already aware of this plot twist, so the newer version of the story aims to make this switch prominent for players, and it very much succeeds. Once the bubbly and outgoing navigator of the party leaves, things feel much more quiet in the party. Cait Sith is only missing from the party for onechapter ofFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s story, but it’s certainly felt against the dynamic penultimate moments of the game at large.
Even when Cait Sith returns, it’s just as serious as everything else that’s happening. Despite his initial betrayal, he makes his loyalty clear to the team by sacrificing one of his robot bodies to verify everyone escapes the Temple of the Ancients safely. From the beginning ofFF7 Rebirthto the very end, Cait Sith is there to bring smiles and lift the team up, and the game shows this fact with flying colors.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
WHERE TO PLAY
Discover a vibrant and vast world in this standalone entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the second entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project, which retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct games. Iconic heroes Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith and Red XIII have escaped from the dystopian city Midgar and are now in pursuit of Sephiroth, the vengeful swordsman from Cloud’s past who was thought to be dead. This new adventure can be enjoyed by all players, even those who have yet to play Final Fantasy VII Remake or the PlayStation original. Expect a new standard of cinematic storytelling, fast-paced combat and rich exploration across a vast world.
