Should you visit Cloud’s Mom in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth?

Should you visit Cloud’s Mom in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth?

Here you'll find out whether or not you should visit Cloud's Mom during the flashback in Nibelheim in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and the options presented.

29th Feb 2024 17:30

Images via Square Enix

As you explore Nibelheim during the early hours of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, you’ll come across Cloud’s old house, which begs the question, should you go and visit Cloud’s Mom? Well, that’s what we’re here to find out.

These early hours leading up to the Nibelheim Incident are crucial to understanding Cloud and Sephiroth’s positions in the game, so taking your time and seeing where you can go for extra lore is essential.

Should you visit Cloud’s Mom in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth?

The short answer is, yes, you should go and visit Cloud’s Mom in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. By going to visit Cloud’s Mom, you’ll receive some very interesting story information.

Cloud's Mom in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

While you won’t get to explore the place like you can when you head to Tifa’s house, the story beats that happen in this scene are incredibly interesting and over in a flash – so be sure to watch very attentively.

What happens if you don’t visit Cloud’s Mom in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth?

When you get to the door of Cloud’s old house in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, you’ll be given your first prompt, asking whether or not you want to go in as in the image below. If you say no, Cloud will simply not enter the building.

The prompt questioning Cloud in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

However, this doesn’t lock you out of the quest. As this is a flashback, you’ll hear the voices of your friends reassuring Cloud that they don’t want to push him. Nevertheless, you’ll have a second chance to go inside and speak to Claudia Strife, Cloud’s Mom.

That’s everything you need to know about whether or not you should visit Cloud’s Mom in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. If you’re on the lookout for more FF7 Rebirth guides, be sure to check out our Final Fantasy homepage, where you’ll be able to find out everything from the best Materia to the best party combinations in the game.

Jack Roberts

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Jack Roberts

Jack is a Guides Writer at GGRecon. With a BA (Hons) & MA in English and Creative Writing, he was also the Gaming Editor for The Indiependent. When not pondering which game has the best cup of coffee (and drinking far too much of it himself), he can often be found playing Dead by Daylight, Street Fighter or making yet another build in Bloodborne.

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