Chocobo Racing in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth explained

Chocobo Racing in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is one of many mini-games you can play to take a break from trying to save the world.

Your feathered friends, the Chocobos, are more than just a way to get around in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: you can battle them to earn Gold Saucer Points and Gil, as well as bragging rights for being the best Chocobo Jockey of the moment.

Without further ado, we are here to show you how to unlock Chocobo Racing in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth as well as explaining how to choose a Chocobo, Chocobo Equipment And all types of Chocobo Race balloons.

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How to unlock Chocobo Racing in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

To unlock Chocobo Racing in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, you need to complete Chapter 7: All That Glitters. Once you have completed and unlocked the desert half of Corel, you can return to the Gold Saucer to compete in Chocobo Racing.

How to start Chocobo Racing in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Once unlocked, you can start Chocobo Racing in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth by heading to the Gold Saucer and speaking to the staff member behind the counter in Chocobo Square.

Then you can choose which rank you want to perform. You can then choose from any of the tracks available for that rank:

You will need to pay a Gil fee to participate in any of the races. Once you have confirmed which track you want to race on, your next task will be to choose your Chocobo.

Choosing a Chocobo to run in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Each Chocobo you collect in the different regions of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will have their own unique racing abilities and which one you choose to take to the track with you will be a big factor in winning or losing the race.

However, all Chocobos will have the following traits in one form or another:

• Speed – The higher this is, the faster your Chocobo can go.
• Acceleration – The higher this is, the faster your Chocobo can go.
• Weight – Makes the Chocobo harder to bump or hit, but reduces the distance it can fly.
• Turn – Increases a Chocobo’s ability to navigate the turns of the track.
• Intelligence – Determines the effectiveness of Chocobo’s special ability.
• Strength – This trait prevents the Chocobo from sliding on the track.

When you can choose your Chocobo, you will be able to see each one’s individual stats in the lower right corner of the screen.

Next, their unique ability, the number of races they have participated in and how many they have won in the lower left corner of the screen.

Chocobo Racing Gear explained in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Additionally, the gear you put your Chocobo in before a race can impact the end result. As you travel through the different regions, you can collect golden feathers by repairing Chocobo Stops. These Gold Feathers can then be spent at any Chocobo Ranch to purchase equipment for your Chocobos. In the wild, they just make your feathered friend look cool, but the gear itself has an entirely different meaning in races.

Each piece of equipment you purchase for your Chocobo will have its own set of features for Chocobo Racing. After choosing your Chocobo, you can then equip any pieces of gear you have already purchased or unlocked for him. When you select a piece of equipment, it will change the Chocobo’s stats in the lower right corner of the screen.

Some pieces will complement each other, while others will negate the benefits of another piece. So it’s important to pay attention to each piece’s unique stats and qualities listed in the lower left corner of your screen.

All Chocobo Racing Balloon Types Explained in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

In a Chocobo race, you will encounter several different types of balloons that you can charge into to give your Chocobo a number of different boosts.

Here are all the types of Chocobo Racing Balls in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and what each one does.

Dash Balloons (yellow)

These balloons add charge to the Dash gauge which is located on the left side of your screen. When you’ve completely completed at least one section, you can press R1 to send your Chocobo forward with a quick speed boost.

However, you can only hold a charge for the number of slots in your gauge. If your gauge is full and you load into a Dash Balloon, nothing will happen.

Speed ​​balls (blue)

As you collect these balloons, your Chocobo’s overall speed (without any additional boosts like Dash) will increase. You can check your Chocobo’s current average speed by looking at the bar on the left side of your screen.

Each balloon will increase your Chocobo’s speed by one and you can reach a maximum speed of ten. Be careful though, if you hit another Chocobo or encounter anything else, your speed will decrease instantly.

Capacity balloons (red)

Red Ability Balloons will recharge your Chocobo’s unique ability. Each Chocobo has its own unique ability that can be used in races, but the way you activate them is the same. When you have collected enough balloons to fully charge the capacity gauge in the lower left corner of your screen, you can press L1 to activate it.

Tips for Winning a Chocobo Race in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Here are some of our best tips for winning a Chocobo race in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth:

• Use L and R1 to derive – When you Drift for a long time, small flames will appear at your Chocobo’s feet. When they appear, it means you will get a speed boost once your drift is complete. It’s always worth it, as there are plenty of opportunities to drift through a course and this can give you the final push you need to win.
• Pay attention – Each course will have its own characteristics, areas to help you and obstacles that will hinder you. On your first turn, try to pay attention to where everything is so you know which parts you can use and other areas to avoid – like knowing where a boost pad is and knowing which side a obstacle.
• Buy Chocobo equipment – This one is more for when you are exploring the world around you. Fix those Chocobo stops and use the golden feathers to get gear at each location you visit. The more equipment you have, the more options you will have for customizing your racing Chocobo.
• Avoid other Chocobos – Other Chocobos count as an obstacle. If you come across one, you will lose any extra speed you gained throughout the round from Speed ​​Balloons, which can put you behind.
• Training at Rank III – This is the first rank set you will be able to play and each race only costs 100 Gil to participate. There are enough sharp turns and obstacles on the courses to make it the perfect training ground, especially if you want to improve to win the higher-ranked races.
• Inside route – While trying to pass a group of Chocobos, try to stay on the inside lane of the track if there is enough space between it and the other Chocobos. So when others veer off track, try to keep your path nice and streamlined.
• Press X on Two – When the countdown begins, press and hold X when it gets to Two. If timed correctly, you should see your Chocobo lean back a little and that means you’ll start the race with a boost.
• Use the Ball Abilities – There are plenty of balloons scattered throughout each track, so don’t be afraid to use the charges and abilities they give you whenever they’re ready! You can always collect more balloons as you complete a course.

That’s all for the moment! While you’re in Corel, take a look at our page listing all Corel Chocobo Stop locations. If you want to go on a scavenger hunt, check out our pages listing all Corel Cache locations and all Junon Cache locations as well.