Final Fantasy VII Rebirth continues directly after escaping Midgar, following Cloud and his group as they travel across the wider world while pursuing Sephiroth. The game shifts from a confined city setting to a much larger and more diverse open world, showing how the planet is far bigger and more alive than what was seen under Shinra’s control. Exploration becomes a core focus, with different regions, towns, and dangerous areas connected through a continuous journey. The party takes a more central role as a group dynamic. Relationships between Cloud, Tifa, Barret, Aerith, and others develop throughout the journey, influencing both the story and gameplay experience. Combat combines real-time action with strategic elements, encouraging players to coordinate characters and use synergized abilities instead of relying on individual attacks. Story-wise, this is the middle chapter of the remake trilogy, expanding beyond the events of Final Fantasy VII Remake and progressing toward key moments from the original game, without reaching a final conclusion yet. Source: https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/discover-the-world-behind-midgar-in-final-fantasy-vii-rebirth/