Update 1.020 is now out, as of March 21, 2024, for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (FF7 Rebirth). See the full details of the Update 1.020 patch notes, bug fixes, changes, improvements, and release details here!
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In Version 1.020, players have encountered a bug that prevents them from completing the final side quest, Can't Stop, Won't Stop. This bug occurs right after attaining the objective score in the Expert course of the G-Bike minigame.
While the bug is fixable by downgrading to Version 1.000, it can only be done by those with the game's physical copy. An announcement for the bug fix is yet to be announced.
| How to Downgrade to Patch v1.000 |
|---|
| 1. Uninstall the game, but keep your save data |
| 2. Disable the internet in Network Settings of the PS5 |
| 3. Turn off Automatic Updates in Saved Data and Game/App Settings |
| 4. Reinstall the game from your physical disc |
Can't Stop, Won't Stop Quest Guide
Version 1.020 was announced and released on March 21, 2024. The patch is live and available to download for the game across all regions!
The file size of the 1.020 patch is 5.767 GB. Make sure your PS5 has enough space to download and apply the update ahead of time.
| Major Updates |
|---|
| ・Added Difficulty Settings for Minigames ・Added a Guide During Escape the Depths ・Bug Fixes for Abilities and Quest Blockers ・Graphical Improvements |
 Fort Condor Guide |
 Gears and Gambits Guide |
The new update adds difficulty settings for the Fort Condor and Gears and Gambits minigames to allow players to lower the difficulty.
The update also added guidance support during the Escape the Depths section of Mythril Mine (Chapter 3). The handholds leading up the large roots should now be easier to spot.
| Ability | Effect / Source |
|---|---|
| Supernal Fervor | Grant Haste on all party members. Can only be used during Vengeance Mode.Costs 2 ATB. Weapon: Amethyst Collar |
| Watcher's Spirit | Deplete the Vengeance Gauge to increase allies' ATB. Potency proportional to amount expended. Weapon: Mystic Collar |
The 1.020 update fixed an issue where Red XIII's abilities Supernal Fervor and Watcher's Spirit were easily canceled during battle under certain conditions.
While the announcement did not specify which quests were affected, issues where players are unable to properly progress through a quest have been fixed.
It's listed in the patch notes that graphical improvements are implemented with the new update. However, the changes are not specified aside from improved frame rate and stability.
In addition to graphical improvements, new optimization options have also been added to the game. Players are now able to choose whether they want their game to prioritize graphics or performance.
| Patch Notes |
|---|
| ・Corrected typos and omissions in some texts. ・Fixed an issue with the controlled character that would occur under certain conditions on the map. ・Fixed an issue where Red XIII's abilities were easily canceled during battle. ・Fixed an issue where enemies would stop under certain conditions during battle. ・Fixed a progress issue that occurred under certain conditions in some quests. ・Improved frame rate and overall game stability. ・Added Sharp and Smooth options to the performance mode screen output settings. ・Improved graphic quality. ・ The Inverted camera setting should now be applied when gliding with the Sky Chocobo in Cosmo Canyon. ・ The Inverted camera setting should now be applied when playing Pirate's Rampage minigame. ・Added guidance support during the Escape the Depths section of Mythril Mine (Chapter 3). The handholds leading up the large roots should now be easier to spot. ・Added difficulty settings to the customization screen for mini-games Fort Condor and Gears and Gambits. |
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This patch also introduced a quest progression bug with the UPA G-Bike challenge portion of Can't Stop Won't Stop side-quest. Only currently viable workaround is limited to physical copy owners and is to reinstall the game from disc without allowing the update to be downloaded/installed.