Final Fantasy VII Revelation Will Definitely Conclude the Main Story, Potential DLC Would Focus on Side Stories
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- Aug 1
- 3 min read
AUTOMATON WEST has published the second part of its interview with Naoki Hamaguchi. Hamaguchi addressed speculation about possible post-launch DLC and whether the game's story could continue beyond the main release.
When asked if a potential DLC could conclude the story after the main game, Hamaguchi confirmed that the development team intends to finish the story with Final Fantasy VII Revelation.
"The story will be concluded within the main game. We’re serious about concluding the series with FFVII Revelation, and we’re proceeding with development with that goal in mind."
Hamaguchi also discussed the possibility of DLC after launch. While he acknowledged the expectations from fans and media, he said no plans have been finalized and any decision would depend on player demand.
"I feel that, at this point, both the media and the fan community are expecting a DLC to come. Plus, I sense immense expectations for the FFVII franchise, or rather, it feels like fans don’t want it to end yet.
That being said, things haven’t crystallized yet, so we can’t certainly say 'Okay, we’re going to make DLC for FFVII Revelation.' However, if we get the support from fans, and if there’s genuine demand for it, I think we’d want to consider it."
If DLC is eventually produced, Hamaguchi said the team would likely explore standalone stories for individual characters instead of continuing the main narrative.
"If we were to hypothetically release any DLC, we would likely want to create a kind of spin-off focused on a specific character that depicts their untold stories, kind of like what we did with Yuffie with FF7R EPISODE INTERmission, and I think there is demand for it among fans. So, in case we do end up considering making a DLC, this is the kind of thing that we'd likely attempt to do."
Hamaguchi was also asked about the future of the FFVII franchise after Revelation. He explained that the team is currently concentrating on completing the trilogy, while future plans will depend on the response after release.
"Right now, we’re focused on finishing the development of FFVII Revelation, but we haven’t thought about what will happen after. However, once the game is out, we’ll be observing everyone’s reactions and reviews. So, if there is a significant demand, and if we, as creators, are able to come up with a fresh and compelling answer to that, we might consider doing something else down the line."
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About FINAL FANTASY VII
First released in 1997 on the PlayStation® computer entertainment system, FINAL FANTASY VII will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2027. The game is universally regarded as a landmark title of the RPG genre. The original title received high praise for its epic storyline, unique characters, and movie sequences that utilized the most cutting-edge technology of the time. Since then, the game revolving around iconic hero Cloud Strife and his pursuit of the antagonist Sephiroth has sold over 15.7 million copies worldwide and continues to receive widespread acclaim from critics and fans around the world. The popular game has expanded into spin-offs, films and merchandise.
Now, Square Enix’s FINAL FANTASY VII Remake Series, created by a team of original and new developers, retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct games. The first game of the trilogy, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, is available for PS4® consoles. The expanded edition, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE, and the second entry, FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, are now available for Nintendo Switch 2, XBOX Series X|S, XBOX PC, PS5® consoles and PC. FINAL FANTASY VII REVELATION, the climactic conclusion of the series, will release for PS5 consoles, Nintendo Switch 2, XBOX Series X|S and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and XBOX PC, in Spring 2027.
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