FF7 Remake

How to Change Characters (Switch Characters)

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This is a page on how to change which character you control while playing Final Fantasy 7 Remake (FF7 Remake). Check out the below for more information on switching up characters in battle!

How to Change Characters (Switch Characters)

On the Field

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Outside of battle it is not possible to change the playable character at this point in time, leaving Cloud the only option.

In Battle

Once you enter a battle, however, simply pressing a direction on the D-pad will allow you to switch to one of 3 other playable characters. As each character has a different playstyle, for example Barret is best used against enemies typically out of reach of other characters, choose the best character for the current situation.

Issuing Commands

FF7 Demo Issuing Commands

If you would prefer to stick to one character but have someone else execute a specific command, opening the Command menu with circle.png and pressing either the L2.png or R2.png buttons will allow you to tell your other party members what to do without switching characters.

Gameplay Manual Links

All Manuals & Game Mechanics

Playing the Game
Basic Controls
Camera Controls and Camera Settings
Map Navigation Guide
How to Change Difficulty
What is Classic Mode?
Menu & Equipment
Weapon Upgrade Guide | How to Learn Weapon Abilities
Character Stats
Battle Icons Guide
Status Effects and Ailments
Combat & Battle System
Battle System Guide and How to Fight
How to Stagger Enemies to 200% and 300%
Understanding the ATB Gauge
How to Change Characters
How to Get Unbound
How to Use Items
How to Restore HP and MP
How to Run Away
How to Summon
How to Use Shortcuts
Game Mechanics for Advanced Players
How Do Critical Hits Work?
How Does Stunning Work? | Enemy Interruption
How to Recover MP in Hard Mode
Can You Break the Damage Cap?
FF7R Intergrade Features
Photo Mode and How to Use
Synergy Guide: How to Synergize Yuffie and Sonon

Comment

17 Anonymousover 4 years

Didn't know that you can change characters using the D-pad. Thought it's just the L2 and R2. Thank you for this!!!

16 Anonymousover 4 years

During the laser tail attack, the other party member gets behind the debris automatically but during any other part of the battle, they still get hit by some attacks

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