Final Fantasy VII Revelation: What FITS is and how it should work

13/07/26 •0•0

Square Enix has scaled up the project since the first game and has already chosen how to conclude the trilogy: with a tactical RPG system rich in possibilities.

Écrit parJean Azevedo

Traduit parMeline Hoch

Révisé parRomeu

Final Fantasy VII Revelation arrives with a difficult task: concluding one of Square Enix’s most ambitious trilogies without simply feeling like a larger version of Rebirth. Remake and Rebirth have already established Final Fantasy VII’s real-time combat—featuring the ATB system, character switching, synergies, and constant enemy analysis. The challenge for the third game lies in evolving all of this without turning the screen into a cluttered mess of new commands.

This is where FITS comes in—a system described as one of the new features of Final Fantasy VII Revelation, which was also highlighted in a special gameplay trailer at Summer Game Fest 2026:

The name is a direct play on "fits"—English slang for clothes and outfits—but the function goes beyond a mere visual change. The clothing actually affects how the character performs in battle.

This messes with one of the most recognizable foundations of Final Fantasy VII: the freedom to build characters using Materia. Since the original game, any party member could heal, deal elemental damage, protect allies, or provide support, provided they were equipped with the right orbs. Rebirth preserves this legacy but adds a choice that precedes Materia allocation: what role will that character fill in the team?

The return of the Jobs, now worn by the characters

The FITS system brings Revalation closer to a long-standing franchise tradition. Final Fantasy has always utilized professions, classes, and archetypes. Warrior, Black Mage, White Mage, Dragoon, and Monk helped shape the series' identity long before the Final Fantasy VII universe came into existence.

Final Fantasy VII took a different path. Instead of locking each character into a specific role, it gave players the freedom to shape their party using Materia. Revelation seems to revisit the "Job" concept without sacrificing that flexibility. The characters remain Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, or Barret—each with their own unique weapons, personalities, and presence—but their outfits can alter the starting point of their build.

A Warrior outfit tends to steer a character toward a more direct, physical, and aggressive role. A Black Mage outfit suggests a different approach: keeping your distance, using magic, dealing elemental damage, and timing your spellcasting. If the system alters basic moves, unique commands, speed, and stat multipliers, then choosing an outfit ceases to be merely cosmetic and becomes a strategic combat decision.

Cloud in a Black Mage outfit, for instance, shifts player expectations. He retains the image of a swordsman but can take on a more magic-oriented role within the party composition. Tifa, typically associated with melee combat, takes on a new dynamic if equipped with an outfit geared toward magic or support. The real value lies in this shift: the system allows players to experiment with less conventional versions of characters they already know so well.

The build now goes through three layers

The FITS system is designed to function as an additional layer, without replacing weapons or Materia. Character building now hinges on the interplay between three choices: outfit, weapon, and Materia.

The outfit determines the base role. The weapon defines abilities, attributes, and progression paths. Materia remains the source of flexibility, handling healing, elemental magic, support, and passive bonuses. The difference is that these choices must now work together more cohesively.

In Remake and Rebirth, preparation took place before the fight, with weapons, accessories, and items selected from the menu. The FITS system comes into play during this same planning phase, adding another choice for the player: beyond considering spells and abilities, they must also determine the role each character will assume within that team composition.

An aggressive enemy might require someone on the front lines to withstand pressure and create openings. A boss vulnerable to magic favors builds geared toward elemental damage, provided there’s sufficient protection for the spellcaster. Prolonged battles tend to reward characters capable of supporting the party, generating ATB, and keeping the team alive without disrupting the offensive flow.

This layer gives Revelation the potential to feature the trilogy's most compelling preparation mechanics. Final Fantasy VII has always excelled when its systems and characters work in tandem. Seeing Cloud, Aerith, Barret, Tifa, Yuffie, Cait Sith, Vincent, and Cid take on different roles can revitalize the player's connection to the party—especially in a final campaign.

You'll find even more interesting builds (tailored to your style)

The risk with highly flexible systems is that customization loses its distinctiveness when every character can perform similar roles. In Revelation, the FITS system can help preserve clearer distinctions within the team, provided each outfit has a tangible impact on combat.

Players still create combinations, but they must also consider team composition. Cloud, in a more magic-oriented role, might require Barret or Red XIII to hold the front line. Tifa, in a less aggressive role, shifts the team's tempo.

Consequently, team building moves beyond simply seeking the single best build. The focus shifts to synergy and fit. Who holds the line under pressure? Who exploits elemental weaknesses? Who accelerates the Stagger gauge? Who keeps the party alive during prolonged battles?

Hybrid classes may well be the system's most entertaining aspect. A Black Mage outfit paired with support Materia brings the character closer to a Red Mage. A physical-focused outfit combined with healing and protective abilities can create something akin to a Paladin. A fast character equipped with elemental magic and short-range skills can function as a technical striker, weaving in and out of the front line to exploit weaknesses.

A conclusion that will show how the remake has evolved over the years

Revelation arrives after two games that served very different purposes. Remake had to convince the public that a reimagining of Final Fantasy VII made sense. Rebirth expanded the world, exploration, character relationships, and scale. The third chapter needs to tie together the story, combat, and progression, creating the feeling that the entire journey has been leading up to this moment.

The FITS system fits this moment perfectly because it gives the player a new way to interpret the party. The trilogy began by reintroducing the combat system, evolved through synergies, and now seems to be aiming for a more distinctive, player-driven layer of customization. Players don't just assemble a team; they define each character's dramatic and mechanical role within the fight.

In an ideal scenario, Revelation could turn every major battle into a strategic decision made before the first blow is even struck. Choosing the right "fit" could be just as impactful as equipping the right Materia. Going a step further, imagine how Square Enix might play with these outfits to incorporate references from various FFVII works—such as Advent Children and Vincent’s own game.

FITS takes a visual "skin" and transforms that choice into a tactical consideration. The look communicates the role, which alters the team composition and changes how the player perceives the group. It’s a simple approach that doesn't lose the sense of progression established in the earlier titles.

Of course, Final Fantasy VII has always featured memorable characters, but their strength also stemmed from the freedom players had to customize them. Revelation seems interested in taking that freedom a step further: shifting the focus away from simply stacking powerful Materia and toward the specific role each character plays within the team.

If the system delivers on its promise, Revelation could transform the outfit into something more than just an aesthetic reward. For a trilogy that has always treated identity as part of the journey, this could be a powerful way to close the loop: letting the player decide not only which Materia to equip but also how each character enters the scene when the fight begins.

Have you thought about the possibilities? And even better: how many minigames await us to unlock costumes, and how will they mesh with the existing system? 2027 is just around the corner!