Summary
An apparent bug in the PlayStation 5 Pro-enhanced version ofFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthis making Tifa Lockhart appear as though she’s balding. Tifa is among the more popular heroes inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, but her newly augmented appearance is causing some derisive criticism from theFinal Fantasyfan base.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthoriginally launched exclusively on the PlayStation 5 in late February 2024. In early November, Sony rolled out its mid-generation console, the PlayStation 5 Pro, which offers big upgrades to systems like memory, rendering, and storage space over the original PlayStation 5. More than 50games were enhanced for performance on PS5 Proat the console’s launch, withFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthbeing among that number.
ThePS5 Pro-optimizedFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthincludes great enhancements and features, including a new Versatility Mode that combines the original Performance mode’s 60 FPS frame rate with resolution and rendering that matches the game’s Graphics Mode. Still, some players, like Reddit user Ok_Faithlessness4288, have pointed out a glaring flaw in Tifa’s design in the enhanced version, as the scalp on the back of her head is visible through her flowing locks during several scenes, giving her the appearance of being partially bald. The player has played through scenes from the game in Performance and Graphics modes on the PS5 Pro, but only the enhanced Versatility Mode is producing the anomalous balding effect.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is Having Problems on PS5 Pro
Some fans have decided to address Tifa’s clearly unintentional new look with humor. Several have joked thatTifa’s story inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthis a particularly stressful one, and excessive amounts of stress can contribute to hair loss. Others have suggested that her unusual hairline is a result of Mako poisoning.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthis not the only game to experience issues with its enhanced version of the PlayStation 5 Pro. Bloober Team recently had to release a patch tofix graphical issues withSilent Hill 2 Remake’s PS5 Pro-enhanced versionfollowing fan complaints that the enhanced version was actually performing worse than the original modes on PlayStation 5. Additionally,Star Wars Jedi: Survivorinitially suffered some visual issues like flickering textures and missing lighting elements on PS5 Pro despite being one of the first games announced to be getting a PS5 Pro-enhanced version. Publisher EA reported on November 18 that it was actively exploring the cause of these issues inStar Wars Jedi: Survivor.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
WHERE TO PLAY
Discover a vibrant and vast world in this standalone entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the second entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project, which retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct games. Iconic heroes Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith and Red XIII have escaped from the dystopian city Midgar and are now in pursuit of Sephiroth, the vengeful swordsman from Cloud’s past who was thought to be dead. This new adventure can be enjoyed by all players, even those who have yet to play Final Fantasy VII Remake or the PlayStation original. Expect a new standard of cinematic storytelling, fast-paced combat and rich exploration across a vast world.
