Naoki Hamaguchi Confirms Part 3 Takes Priority Over Rebirth DLC and Standalone Queen's Blood
- ⚡Xe⚡
- 22 hours ago
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Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed that no downloadable content is planned for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. While additional content had been discussed during development, the team ultimately decided to prioritize completing the trilogy’s final part.
“There were definitely some ideas to create a Rebirth DLC and that was the plan at a certain point in time, but when we revisited this topic and we thought about what our priorities should be and what the fans are looking forward to the most.”
“We figured that what fans want the most is to bring the third installment as soon as possible. That would take priority over the Rebirth DLC, so we decided to take that approach.”
Hamaguchi noted that the conclusion of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy could open new opportunities for the team, including the possibility of post-launch DLC or entirely new projects.
“Once we release the third installment, there is the possibility of having a DLC for that third installment. With the conclusion of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, there’s probably going to be a much wider audience for Final Fantasy as a whole.”
“Whether we bring another new DLC or a full title, that’s something we are actively considering.”
When asked about the possibility of expanding Queen’s Blood into its own standalone title, Hamaguchi explained that such a project is not currently in development, as resources remain focused on completing the trilogy.
“The utmost importance right now is to work hard towards that third installment and make sure it gets released as soon as possible with the highest quality achievable.”
“Right now, the solo Queen’s Blood title is probably not in the list of our priorities. We actually haven’t determined any priorities after the release of the third installment, so things are really up in the air right now. If there is enough demand, a solo Queen’s Blood title is definitely something we can consider.”
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About FINAL FANTASY VII
First released in 1997 on the PlayStation® computer entertainment system, FINAL FANTASY VII celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2022. The game is universally regarded as a hallmark 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 15.3 million copies worldwide and continues to receive widespread acclaim from critics and fans around the world. The popular game has even expanded into spin-offs, films and merchandise.
Now, Square Enix’s FINAL FANTASY VII remake project created by a team of original and new developers, retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct, and standalone games. The first game of the trilogy, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE is now available on the PC and the PS5® and PS4® consoles, will be available on Jan. 22, 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, and Nintendo Switch™ 2 platforms. FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, the second game in the trilogy, has been praised by both players and critics across the globe, earning more than 125 perfect scores from media and 40 Game of the Year awards, and is available now for PC and the PS5® console.
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