As you dive into FF7 Rebirth, you might be curious about the appearance of some of the original game’s most formidable opponents: Emerald and Ruby Weapon. These massive creatures provided some of the most challenging battles in Final Fantasy 7, leaving players to wonder if they’ll face these behemoths in the remake’s second installment.
Are Emerald Weapon and Ruby Weapon in FF7 Rebirth?
The short answer is no; Emerald Weapon and Ruby Weapon do not appear as enemies you can battle in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. However, fans of the series will find a nod to these legendary creatures in the form of easter eggs. Two posters in the game hint at their existence, serving as a hint to long-time players at what’s to come in the trilogy’s final installment.
In the original Final Fantasy 7, both Emerald and Ruby Weapon are late-game challenges. Emerald Weapon lurks in the ocean’s depths, accessible only after acquiring the submarine. At around the same time, Ruby Weapon can be found roaming the sands near the Gold Saucer after defeating Ultimate Weapon. These encounters occur well into the game’s second disc, far beyond the storyline endpoint of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, which concludes at the same juncture as the first disc of the original game.
Given this pacing, it’s reasonable to expect that encounters with Emerald and Ruby Weapon might be reserved for the final installment of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy. This approach would align with the original game’s structure, introducing these epic battles at a point when players are fully equipped to take on such formidable foes.
While you won’t be battling Emerald or Ruby Weapon in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, their hinted presence through in-game easter eggs keeps anticipation high. Hopefully, we’ll get a chance to see them in all their glory when the trilogy’s conclusion rolls around.
