Best Gameplay Settings

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (FF7 Rebirth) has different in-game settings that you can adjust to match your gameplay. Read on to find out what each setting does and the most recommended option for them!

Best FF7 Rebirth Gameplay Settings

Best Gameplay Settings

These are the most recommended settings for the best gameplay experience when playing FF7 Rebirth.

Most of the settings here are already set by default, but those in red have been modified. Those marked with a red asterisk (*) have equally favorable options and can be up to the player's preference.

Best Gameplay Settings
Difficulty	Player Preference
Combat Style	Active
Cursor Position: In Battle	Forget
Issuing Commands	Commands Menu
Swap Guard and Command Shortcut Buttons	Disable *
Combo Targeting	Fixed
Minimap	Fixed
World Navigation Display	Tracker *
Location Navigation Display	Minimap *
Minimap Display Area	1
Terrain Action Guide	On
Trigger Effect Function	3 *

Adjust the Difficulty According to Your Preference

Some players of FF7 Rebirth might just be looking to enjoy the story without much getting in their way. For this purpose, Easy mode is your go-to option. However, if you're looking for more of a challenge, Normal mode and above might suit your preference.

Completing the game in either Easy or Normal modes for the first time unlocks Hard Mode. This difficulty mode introduces makes the game more challenging and lets you unlock endgame Manuscripts and the Of Hardy Stock Trophy after completing all chapters in that mode.

Dynamic Difficulty and Difficulty Settings

Combat Style can be Active or Classic

The default Combat Style for FF7 Rebirth is Active, which enables players to maneuver characters around the field and attack enemies in real-time. In this combat style, anything can happen, and both friend and foe can attack simultaneously.

However, if you find this combat style a bit chaotic, you can always switch to the Classic combat style that follows the old turn-based battle system that long-time Final Fantasy fans are familiar with.

Active vs. Classic Mode Differences

Cursor in Battle

By default, the cursor in the Commands Menu will be set to Forget, which means that the cursor will always reset its position whenever you open the Commands Menu. This can be useful if you want to avoid casting the wrong spells.

However, if you find yourself relying on a specific skill more often than the others and want easier access to it, you might want to set this to Remember, which will keep the cursor on the last option you selected.

Commands Menu for Issuing Commands

By default, when issuing direct commands to your teammates, you will be presented with the entire Command Menu, which gives you more freedom and options for what you want a specific teammate to do. Hence, this is the most recommended option.

As an alternative, players can select Command Shortcuts for this setting if they want faster access to a certain skill. This is useful for when you find yourself relying on one specific skill more than the others.

Battle System Explained

Guard and Command Shortcuts can be Switched

Some players might be more accustomed to guarding with the L1 button rather than R1. If you feel that it would be easier for you to block using the L1 button, you can switch them up in the Settings menu.

List of Controls

Combo Targeting Should be Fixed

A Fixed Combo Targeting System will prevent switching of targets whenever you are executing an attack combo, enabling you to focus solely on the target you are attacking.

This is the default and most recommended setting as it will prevent you from being disoriented by switching targets inadvertently.

Fixed Minimap for Easier Navigation

A rotating minimap might be disorienting when you're trying to find your way to your objective. It is recommended that you have your minimap fixed so that you don't lose sight of which way is north, south, east, or west.

Trackers and Minimaps

Minimaps are great for finding your way around a location, but you might find your objective easier with an overhead tracker. Trackers navigate you when exploring the world, while minimaps navigate you in a certain location like a settlement.

You can interchange these navigators in the Settings menu or have either minimaps or trackers exclusively guide you in both.

Interactive Map: All Regions and Locations

The Terrain Action Guide Can Help Spot Vaultable Rocks

It may be difficult to find which of the rocks or crates in your surroundings you can vault over. The Terrain Action Guide can make spotting these environmental tools much easier, so it's recommended that you have it on.

How to Use Terrain Actions

Trigger Effect Function

One odd thing that you might notice is your L2 and R2 buttons might feel tighter whenever a prompt in the game requires you to hold them down, like when Cloud is turning a rusty valve or dragging himself on the ground.

This Trigger Effect Function is a prominent function for PlayStation games that provides a more immersive experience by providing the same level of “strain” that your character feels. You can opt to turn this off if it feels too strange or increase it according to your liking.

Best FF7 Rebirth Camera Settings

Best Camera Settings

Camera Repositioning	Off
Attacked Target Correction	On
Post-Action Refocus	On
Responsiveness	3 *
Camera View: Ally Commands	Non-Active Characters *
Lock-On Controls	R3 *
Lock-On Switching	Direction Input *

Camera Repositioning Should be Off

The Camera Repositioning function realigns the camera back to its default position (behind Cloud) after a few seconds. For more practical purposes like searching for hidden items or assessing your surroundings, this should be set to Off.

Realign Camera to Target

The Attacked Target Correction function points the camera towards the enemy you are attacking. Should you switch targets or attack an off-screen enemy, the camera will adjust accordingly to give you a better view.

This should be set to On to make battles easier.

Post Action Refocus

Certain commands like Limit Breaks will have the camera at a different angle. The Post Action Refocus function will automatically correct the camera after these commands are executed, so it is recommended that it should be turned on.

Camera Responsiveness

By default, the camera responsiveness is set to 3, which is neither too slow nor too fast. However, this can be changed if you prefer the camera to be more sensitive when you need to scan your surroundings faster.

Camera View: Ally Commands

Whenever you issue commands to a teammate, time slows down and the camera pans over to them. You can turn this off and simply view their name and image on top of the Commands Menu, but to prevent confusion, you can have this remain in its default setting.

Lock on Controls and Switching

Players can lock onto targets by pressing R3 and switch targets by tilting the Right Analog Stick towards their desired targets. However, this may be a bit confusing, especially to new players who merely want to pan the camera to assess the current battle situation.

For this purpose, the targeting controls can be changed in the Camera Settings menu at any time.

Best FF7 Rebirth Graphics Settings

Best Graphics Settings

Optimization	Graphics *
Brightness	0 *

Graphics or Performance Optimization

You can adjust your Graphics Optimization to favor either Graphics or Performance. This setting can be changed at any time.

The former will have your video quality fixed at 4K Resolution, but will be stuck at 30 FPS. The latter will improve your framerate to 60 FPS, but will limit your video quality to 1080P.

Higher Brightness for Areas with Low Visibility

Some areas in FF7 Rebirth might be too dark, and it may be difficult for players to spot any hidden chests, items, or threats. While this is set to 0 by default, players can increase the screen brightness at any time in the Graphics Settings for more visibility.

Best FF7 Rebirth Audio Settings

Best Audio Settings

Transmission Dialogue Playback Device	Controller Speaker *

Transmission Dialogue Playback Device

This option is located in the Audio and Vibration settings and lets you decide whether you want transmission dialogues such as radio comms or MIA's instructions to be played via your controller speakers or your standard speakers.

Having the transmission dialogues play off of your controller speakers can give a much more immersive experience when playing FF7 Rebirth.

Adjust the Volumes to Your Preferences

Most of the options in the Audio and Vibration settings involve adjusting the volumes of certain audio like music and dialogue, and controller vibration intensity for certain in-game occurrences. Players can adjust these options according to their liking at any time.

FF7 Rebirth Language Text and Audio Settings

Available in Different Languages

All FF7 Rebirth Text and Audio Languages
• Japanese • English • French • German • Italian • Spanish • Brazilian Portuguese • Latin American Spanish

These are all the available language options for both text and audio in FF7 Rebirth. Players can opt to change to a certain language for only the audio, text, or both at any time in the Language Text and Audio settings.

FF7 Rebirth Related Guides

FF7 Rebirth Complete Guide

All FF7 Rebirth Guides

FF7 Rebirth Guides
Story Walkthrough	Bosses
Side Quests	Queen's Blood
Minigames	Characters
Romance	World Intel
Materia	Weapons
Armor	Accessories
Limit Breaks	Folio Skill Tree
Chocobos	Maps and Locations
Combat Simulator	Crafting Materials
Enemies	News and Game Info
Demo Walkthrough

Beginner's Guide and Getting Started

Guides for Getting Started
Beginner's Guide	Best Gameplay Settings
Difficulty Setting Differences	Should You Watch The Story So Far?
How to Claim Bonuses	How to Skip Chapter 1
Trophy List and Guide	List of Controls

Gameplay System Tips and Tricks

Gameplay Tips and Tricks
Combat System Explained	Battle Icons and Status Effects Explained
Active and Classic Combat Style Differences	First Strike Explained
How to Restore HP and MP	How to Change Your Party
How to Pressure and Stagger Enemies	How to Fill the ATB Gauge
How to Attack Flying Enemies	How to Counter and Parry Attacks
How to Dash (Run)	How to Use Terrain Actions
How to Run Away (Fleeing)	Chocobo Customization Guide
How to Fix Insert Data Disc Bug	How to Fast Travel Across Regions
All Beach Outfits and Which to Choose	How to Go Down Ladders Fast
Steal List & Guide: Best Items to Steal	Morph List & Guide: Best Items to Morph
What to Spend GP On and All Gold Saucer Items	Missable Items, Events, and Quests
Weapon Upgrades Explained	How to Get Unbound
How to Take Photos in Photo Mode	All Synergy Abilities and How to Use
How to Save the Game and Delete Save Files	Shinra Boxes Explained
Weapon Abilities Explained	How to Lock On to Enemies
How to Farm GP	-

Character Stat Guides

Character Stats Guides
Character Stats Explained	What Does Attack Do?
What Does Defense Do?	What Does Magic Do?
What Does Magic Defense Do?	What Does Magic Attack Do?
What Does Strength Do?	What Does Spirit Do?
What Does Vitality Do?	What Does Speed Do?
What Does Luck Do?	-

Mount Guides

Mount Guides
All Mounts and How to Unlock	How to Get the Buggy
How to Get the Tiny Bronco	How to Get the Wheelie (Segway)

Farming Guides

Farming Guides
Gil Farming Guide - How to Farm Gil (Money) Fast	AP Farming Guide - How to Farm AP Fast
EXP Farming Guide - How to Level Up Fast	How to Increase Party Level and Rewards
Moogle Medal Farming Guide	SP Farming Guide - How to Farm SP Fast

Post-Game Guides

Post-Game Guides
Chapter Select and New Game Plus Explained	Post-Game Content and How to Get 100% Clear
Hard Mode Difficulty Guide	List of All Manuscripts Guide
All Johnny's Treasure Trove Locations	How to Recover MP in Hard Mode

Story Guides

Story Guides
How to Escape the Depths	How to Get Into the Crow's Nest
How to Get the Gondola Ticket	How to Wake Up the Dead Businessmen
Should You Pay 2,000 Gil to the Bandits?	Swindling Seminar Solution
Which Direction Should You Set the Minecart?	World Intel Guide and Rewards
Which Direction Should You Set the Minecart?	All Pirate Relic Locations
Which Gift to Choose for Aerith?	How to Unlock the Elevator with Yuffie
Point of No Return	-