Qiddiya City, a global destination for entertainment, sports, and culture, and international video game publisher Square Enix have joined forces to bring the epic role-playing game, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, to The Boulevard in the heart of Saudi capital Riyadh, for two weeks starting from August 11.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: The Exhibition that will be held during the 2024 Esports World Cup (EWC), will enable fans to discover its legacy with its producer Yoshinori Kitase and Director, Naoki Hamaguchi, making a special appearance at the event on August 16.

The more than 15,000 square foot retrospective experience takes the form of the legendary city of Midgar, complete with scaled replicas of the popular in-game vehicles Tiny Bronco and the Buggy.

Fans will have the opportunity to play Final Fantasy VII Rebirth at the event. Additionally, VIP ticket holders attending the event have the chance to win incredible prizes, including limited edition signed posters and merchandise.

The Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Night on August 16 will feature a special presentation and Q&A session with Kitase and Hamaguchi, both from Square Enix. The exclusive experience will take place at Riyadh’s Falcons Team HQ starting at 8 pm.

“The legend of Final Fantasy VII, with beloved relatable characters, an incredible story, stunning art and epic soundtrack, is exactly the type of interactive experience we aspire to deliver to gaming fans across the globe as we continue to develop the wonder and lore of Qiddiya City’s Gaming & Esports District,” said Arnab Bhattacharya, Director of Strategy for the Gaming & Esports District at Qiddiya.

“On a personal note, this is one of my favourite games of all time and I believe anyone who plays it will have a truly memorable experience. We’re incredibly grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with Square Enix and bring this remarkable game to life during the most anticipated gaming event of the year.”

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the critically acclaimed second part in the Final Fantasy VII remake series, retells the story of the iconic fantasy game that redefined the RPG genre in three distinct standalone titles.

It lets players take on the role of iconic heroes Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith, Yuffie and Red XIII and sees them embark on a journey in pursuit of Sephiroth, the vengeful swordsman from Cloud’s past who was thought to be dead.

Earlier this year, Qiddiya City was announced as the Nexus Partner of the EWC. The three-year partnership will see the Qiddiya Gaming & Esports District become the official home of the EWC in future years.

Starting in 2024, Qiddiya City is the Presenting Partner of two distinct venues: The Elite Player Lounge and The Qiddiya Esports Arena.

The Elite Player Lounge is designed as a place for participating EWC professional players to train, relax, socialize and prepare for matches. The lounge will be outfitted with amenities and services to help the players reach peak performance.

Also, this year, Qiddiya City’s Gaming & Esports District officially unveiled the world-first Elite Esports Bootcamps. The cyberpunk-themed facilities are designed for esports teams to train and prepare for competition using the latest hardware and software available. – TradeArabia News Service