on PC will require "some serious hardware to accommodate Cloud and his silly-large sword," we said when the system requirements were announced in December 2024, including a whopping 155GB of storage space. But the good [[link]] news is the game isn't so demanding that it won't run on a Steam Deck—in fact, it's now officially Steam Deck verified.
Steam Deck verification, as explained on the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth store page, means it's "fully functional on Steam Deck, and works great with the built-in controls and display." All functionality is accessible via the default controller configuration, Steam Deck controller icons are displayed in-game, interface text is fully legible, and the "default graphics configuration performs well."
"That means upon launch on January 23, you’ll be able to play the critically acclaimed RPG on a train, on a plane, swaddled up in bed, in the bathroom… wherever you want," Square Enix . "It’s fine—we won’t judge."
To celebrate Steam Deck verification, Square Enix also teased a "very special chocobo-themed Steam Deck," and it's definitely a marketing thing but may not [[link]] be just for show: "It’s probably not the best idea to cover an electronic device in warming chocobo feathers, so we made them removable. But even au naturel, you’ll [[link]] enjoy some lovely features, including a special start up video! As for how you might get it… well, it’s just a sneak peek for now. But you keep your eye on social
media, and you may learn more soon!"
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth comes to PC on January 23.