Final Fantasy VII Rebirth tops IGN’s October 19 deals roundup, along with a 512GB Switch 2 memory card and Sony noise-canceling earbuds. The roundup also features more Square Enix games, an LG OLED C6 TV, LEGO Succulents, and Audible.
The summary doesn’t provide sale prices or discount percentages for the items listed. Be sure to check current prices before making a purchase, since deal pricing can change quickly.
Why Rebirth, and why now
Square Enix launched Rebirth on February 29, 2024, with the PC version available on Steam for $49.99. IGN’s mention of “more Square Enix games” hints at a broader publisher discount, though it doesn’t specify which titles are included.
The game continues to attract new players on different platforms. In June, Famitsu week-one data reported Rebirth’s sales on Switch 2 in Japan. Then in July, a PC mod revamped the game’s lighting, shadows, and water, giving PC gamers another reason to dive back in.
The 512GB Switch 2 memory card deal aligns with this trend. This capacity is crucial for a console where larger games take up a lot of storage space. Plus, Rebirth’s two-disc PS5 version shows just how quickly storage can fill up.
By The Numbers
| Steam user reviews | 78% positive (17,066 reviews) |
| Current Steam price | $49.99 |
| Current Steam players | 2,020 |
| Release date | February 29, 2024 |
| Memory card capacity in deal | 512GB (Switch 2) |
Community Pulse
The community sentiment is mixed. While Steam shows a solid 78% positive rating across more than 17,000 reviews, our tracker of 10 recent community signals leans mostly negative. One negative reviewer on Steam noted: “It’s difficult to assess this game. Realistically, if you’ve played the first one, you probably plan to play the trilogy.” They also mentioned they might not have enjoyed the game as much if they weren’t recovering from surgery. This points to pacing issues rather than technical problems, suggesting that fans of the trilogy are Rebirth’s most dependable buyers.
What To Watch
- Steam concurrent players: Rebirth currently has 2,020 players. An increase after the deal would indicate whether discounts still attract PC players.
- Other Square Enix discounts: The roundup hints at additional titles. Broader publisher sales often extend over several days.
- Switch 2 storage pricing: Look out for memory card discounts as more big games come to the platform.
Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen is the Reviews and Guides Editor at Explosion.com. With a background in game design studies and 6 years of gaming journalism, Sarah brings technical insight to her reviews and creates comprehensive guides that help players get the most out of their games. She has reviewed over 200 titles across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo platforms. Her current obsessions include FromSoftware titles and indie roguelikes.
