Square Enix says it is open to producing DLC for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the studio’s concluding chapter in the remake trilogy, if there is substantial fan demand after launch.
Director Naoki Hamaguchi addressed the possibility in an interview with Japanese outlet Famitsu, indicating the team is receptive to post-release content requests but prioritized completing the core game.
Context and development choices
Final Fantasy 7 Remake previously received paid DLC in the form of Episode INTERmission, a side episode that featured playable character Yuffie Kisaragi.
For the follow-up, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Square Enix opted not to release extra episodes or similar downloadable content at launch, focusing internal development resources on delivering the main game.
With Final Fantasy 7 Revelation slated to conclude the remake trilogy, the studio has signaled it could revisit DLC depending on audience response.
Paraphrasing Hamaguchi’s comments
In the Famitsu interview (via machine translation), Hamaguchi explained that the Rebirth team decided to concentrate all available development capacity on finishing Revelation rather than allocate resources to DLC at that time.
He added that if substantial requests and demand emerge after Revelation’s release, the team would actively consider addressing those requests and exploring story elements that haven’t yet been depicted, including material related to previous spin-off titles.
What this means for players and the market
That stance leaves the door open for future narrative expansions or side episodes similar to Episode INTERmission, but only if Square Enix determines there is sufficient demand and the necessary development bandwidth.
For publishers and developers, the comments reflect a common trade-off: investing in new base-game content to meet release timelines versus extending a title’s lifecycle with post-launch add-ons.
Where to follow updates
Fans should monitor official Square Enix channels and major industry showcases such as Nintendo Direct and the Nintendo eShop announcements for any DLC news.
Famitsu’s interview remains the primary source for Hamaguchi’s remarks on the subject.
(Verified details in this report: Episode INTERmission featured Yuffie Kisaragi; Famitsu conducted the interview with director Naoki Hamaguchi; Square Enix confirmed Revelation will conclude the remake trilogy.)
Director Naoki Hamaguchi addressed the possibility in an interview with Japanese outlet Famitsu, indicating the team is receptive to post-release content requests but prioritized completing the core game.
Context and development choices
Final Fantasy 7 Remake previously received paid DLC in the form of Episode INTERmission, a side episode that featured playable character Yuffie Kisaragi.
For the follow-up, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Square Enix opted not to release extra episodes or similar downloadable content at launch, focusing internal development resources on delivering the main game.
With Final Fantasy 7 Revelation slated to conclude the remake trilogy, the studio has signaled it could revisit DLC depending on audience response.
Paraphrasing Hamaguchi’s comments
In the Famitsu interview (via machine translation), Hamaguchi explained that the Rebirth team decided to concentrate all available development capacity on finishing Revelation rather than allocate resources to DLC at that time.
He added that if substantial requests and demand emerge after Revelation’s release, the team would actively consider addressing those requests and exploring story elements that haven’t yet been depicted, including material related to previous spin-off titles.
What this means for players and the market
That stance leaves the door open for future narrative expansions or side episodes similar to Episode INTERmission, but only if Square Enix determines there is sufficient demand and the necessary development bandwidth.
For publishers and developers, the comments reflect a common trade-off: investing in new base-game content to meet release timelines versus extending a title’s lifecycle with post-launch add-ons.
Where to follow updates
Fans should monitor official Square Enix channels and major industry showcases such as Nintendo Direct and the Nintendo eShop announcements for any DLC news.
Famitsu’s interview remains the primary source for Hamaguchi’s remarks on the subject.
(Verified details in this report: Episode INTERmission featured Yuffie Kisaragi; Famitsu conducted the interview with director Naoki Hamaguchi; Square Enix confirmed Revelation will conclude the remake trilogy.)