Seven years prior to the events of FINAL FANTASY® VII, the Shinra Company is finalizing construction of its base and symbol of prosperity: the enormous city of Midgar. When Genesis, a prominent SOLDIER 1st Class in Shinra's private army disappears with his contingent, young prodigy Zack is given the task of seeking him out. The story continues where it all began in an enthralling prelude to one of gaming's greatest sagas.