Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth introduces a massive world filled with intricate side stories that deepen your connection to its beloved cast. Among these side activities, the Saga of the Seaside Inn stands out as a multi-layered questline centered around Johnny and his dream of running a successful resort in Costa del Sol. Successfully helping Johnny recover his lost materials and upgrade his establishment requires a mix of exploration, crafting expertise, and patience across different regions.
Unlocking Johnny's Resort Campaign
To begin this lengthy journey, players must first reach Chapter 6 and arrive at the sun-drenched beaches of Costa del Sol. After interacting with Johnny at his struggling establishment, Cloud and his companions agree to help rebuild the venue into a world-class vacation spot. This initial conversation opens up a series of item gathering requests that will take you deep into the surrounding wilderness.
The quest scales in complexity as you progress through the main story, requiring access to advanced region maps. Players looking for an exceptional gaming experience can enjoy the expanded vertical playground of the PS5 console hardware. Securing this foundational progress allows you to safely track down every single collectible item necessary for Johnny's grand grand reopening.
Locating the Missing Refurbishment Materials
The first major milestone of the campaign involves tracking down eight specific renovation bundles scattered throughout the Corel region. These building supplies are typically hidden near zip lines or tucked away on high cliffside platforms that require careful navigation. Utilizing chocobos makes traversing the sandy terrain significantly faster and prevents unnecessary backtracking.
As you collect each refurbishment bundle, returning them to Johnny's clones updates your quest log and changes the visual appearance of the resort. Finding all eight packages requires a keen eye and thorough investigation of the higher elevation structures near the training gym. Once completed, the storyline transitions from simple gathering to advanced crafting challenges.
Crafting the Legendary Tonberry King Crown
The final and most demanding stage of the questline forces players to confront the formidable Tonberry King in the deserts of the Corel region. Before you can face this elite monster, you must first locate and scan all the lifesprings in the area to uncover its secret hiding spot. Defeating this boss requires precise tactical planning because its singular knife attacks can instantly eliminate your active party members.
During the battle, you must use the Steal materia to successfully secure the Pristine Crown when the boss drops it on the floor. Delivering this legendary item back to the seaside resort completes the final requirement of the campaign. This final delivery fully restores the property to its former glory and rewards your team with invaluable progression milestones.