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FF7 Rebirth

How to Get the Mecha-Chocobo

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FF7 Rebirth - How to Get the Mecha Chocobo
Get the Mecha-Chocobo by completing the Can't Stop, Won't Stop side quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (FF7 Rebirth). Learn how you can unlock the Mecha-Chocobo here, how to win the race against the Shinra Middle Manager, and see its abilities and stats here.

How to Get the Mecha-Chocobo

Complete Can't Stop Won't Stop Side Quest

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You can unlock the Mecha-Chocobo by completing the Can't Stop, Won't Stop Side Quest in the Gold Saucer. As part of the quest, you will partake in a race against the Shinra Middle Manager. Winning this race will reward you with the Mecha-Chocobo, which boasts the highest speed stat among all Chocobos available.

Keep in mind that you need to complete all the side quests in other regions to unlock the Can't Stop, Won't Stop Side Quest. Once you do, simply head back to the Gold Saucer and speak with the Shinra Manager to start the quest.

List of All Side Quests and Rewards

Side Quest is Bugged on Version 1.020

FF7 Rebirth - G-Bike Minigame Guide and Rewards Ranks and Rewards

Patching the game to the 1.020 Update causes a bug that prevents players from advancing the Can't Stop, Won't Stop Side Quest. This bug specifically affects the G-Bike Minigame, where players need to reach the highest score to progress. Unfortunately, due to the bug, scores wouldn't be recorded, preventing you from advancing further.

Can't Stop, Won't Stop Bug Fix

How to Win the Race Against the Shinra Middle Manager

Use Piko and Take Advantage of its Speed Burst

FF7 Rebirth - Piko IconPiko Speed Burst - Temporarily increase your speed. Maintain top speed for long enough to become invincible and knock rivals out of the way.

Piko is the best Chocobo to use when facing the Mecha-Chocobo due to its well-balanced stats. Additionally, its Speed Burst ability further boosts its speed, allowing you to outpace the Mecha-Chocobo and secure an easy victory in the race.

Chocobo Racing Guide

Equip the Hyperion Set to Win the Race

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You can boost Piko's stats by equipping the complete Hyperion Set on it. To unlock the complete set, win the Odin Straights, the Alexander Siege, and the Phoenix Trial races, which you can access once you reach the Legend rank.

List of All Chocobo Gear

Mecha-Chocobo Overview

Use Mecha-Chocobo for Chocobo Races

FF7 Rebirth - Mecha-Chocobo Stats

The Mecha-Chocobo is one of the best Chocobos that you can use to win races at the Chocobo Races. It boasts some of the best stats, particularly its speed and cornering, which is the highest among all other Chocobos. It also has a powerful ability called Birdserk, which zaps nearby opponents once activated.

Cannot Equip Chocobo Gears

Unfortunately, the Mecha-Chocobo has one major flaw. It cannot equip any gears. You will only be relying on its base stats and ability when you use it in races.

FF7 Rebirth Related Guides

FF7 Rebirth - Chocobos

All Chocobo Locations and Types

All Chocobo Guides

Chocobo Gear Guides
All Chocobo Gear Golden Plumes
Chocobo Types
Mountain Chocobo Jungle Chocobo
Sky Chocobo Ocean Chocobo
Mecha-Chocobo
Chocobo Per Region
Grasslands Chocobo Junon Chocobo
Corel Chocobo Gongaga Chocobo
Cosmo Canyon Chocobo Nibel Chocobo

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1 Anonymous Anonymous over 1 year

Side Quest involving this one is currently bugged as of v1.02. Avoid until this bug gets squashed.

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