A New Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Art Book Is Launching Next Year
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Darryn Bonthuys
2025-10-20
Go behind the scenes of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth with this new hardcover art book.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Material Ultimania (Hardcover)
$40 | Releases July 14, 2026
The Final Fantasy series is home to some of the most fleshed-out fictional settings in video games, but few are as rich as Final Fantasy VII's Gaia. While the original PS1 RPG and its various spin-offs and side material have taken players all over the planet and introduced a massive cast of memorable characters, it's the ongoing Final Fantasy VII Remake games that have truly brought the setting to life in all the intricate detail it deserves. Final Fantasy VII Remake focused entirely on the high-tech city of Midgar, while the second game in the trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, takes players all over the planet. If you're interested in learning how the team brought the game's world to life, then you'll want to check out the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Material Ultimania book, which gives a detailed look at the art and design of the sprawling action RPG. The book launches July 14, 2026, and you can preorder it now for $40 at Amazon.
Designed to complement previous releases, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Ultimania is a comprehensive collection of materials sourced from the development of the game. The 208-page hardcover book will offer a deeper insight into the game with its spread of production art and CG art assets, as well as behind-the-scenes content like character models and illustrations that come with staff commentary, including cutscene storyboards explaining how some of the pivotal moments of the game were created.
While this new book covers the second game in the ongoing trilogy, the first entry, Final Fantasy VII Remake, also got its own hardcover Material Ultimania books, giving fans a look into the game's bigger, more detailed version of Midgar city. The first volume, Final Fantasy VII Remake: Material Ultimania, covers the game's concept art and behind-the-scenes content. It's on sale for $25 (was $40). The second book, Final Fantasy VII Remake: Material Ultimania Plus, showcases cutscene storyboards, game scripts, and other planning materials focused on the game's Intergrade expansion. It's also available for $25 (was $40).
If you have yet to play Final Fantasy VII Rebirth--or Remake--a new PS5 physical edition twin pack is launching soon that includes both games on PS5. The Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade & Rebirth Twin Pack Physical Edition launches for $60 on December 4. Switch 2 owners can also preorder Final Fantasy VII Remake Switch 2 Edition for $40. bonus content, including a Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Play Booster Pack.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade & Rebirth Twin Pack Physical Edition
$60 | Releases December 4
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade for Nintendo Switch 2
$40 | Releases January 22, 2026
Fans of the original Final Fantasy VII for PS1 will want to check out the Final Fantasy Ultimania Archive Volume 2, which is available for $23.71 (was $40). This 300-page book details the development stories of the three PS1-era games in the series: Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VIII, and Final Fantasy IX. The Ultimania Archive series has two other volumes--Volume 1 covers Final Fantasy I through VI, while Volume 3 is about Final Fantasy X through XIV--though physical versions of these volumes are currently sold out.
Luckily, plenty of other Final Fantasy art books are on sale at Amazon right now, including the recently released The Sky: The Art of Final Fantasy Box Set. This three-book compilation of artwork celebrates legendary designer and illustrator Yoshitaka Amano. It features Amano's artwork for the original Final Fantasy through Final Fantasy X, there are also bonus booklets and inserts. Normally $200, you can get it for just $91.34, which is the lowest price we've seen for the collection to date.
The Sky: The Art of Final Fantasy Box Set
Meanwhile, fans of the newest mainline entry, Final Fantasy XVI, have a few books to check out as well. The Art of Final Fantasy XVI is a 320-page hardcover book containing full-color key art, concept sketches, and more. You can pair it with the upcoming The Art of Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Rising Tide, a companion book covering the development of the games two expansions, Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide. It launches for $25 on May 5, 2026, and preorders are live at Amazon. Rounding out the set is Logos: The World of Final Fantasy XVI. Designed to be the definitive exploration of the game's lore, the book is written from the perspective of Harpocrates II--the in-universe scholar who keeps players up to date on the world of Valisthea while playing Final Fantasy XVI. It'll be out in March 31, 2026, and preorders are discounted to $41.84 at Amazon (was $45).
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