Why she's more than just another city girl
Why CISSNEI Reveal is HUGE for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a beautiful but bloated homage to the original game, and part of that excess includes a large cast of characters based on the larger world of Final Fantasy 7 media. At this point, it's starting to feel a bit like the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as Rebirth adds several characters that never appeared in the original, but did in some of the spinoffs. If you've just played either the original Final Fantasy 7 or the Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Rebirth can be confusing at times, as some characters from other games just appear out of the blue.
While you don't need to know who these characters are to enjoy the story, it's good to understand some extra context for their background and larger role in the world. One such character is Cissnei, who appeared in Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 and its remake, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion, along with the Japanese mobile title Before Crisis: Final Fantasy 7.
In Rebirth, she is a local leader in the Gongaga region who welcomes Cloud and the rest of the Avalanche to town. Although she doesn't play the biggest role, her appearance makes sense considering she's central to the events leading up to Final Fantasy 7. So here's everything you need to know about Cissnei from Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
