Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Almost Had Episode Intermission-Like DLC

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Summary

  • Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi considered creating an episodic expansion for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
  • In the end, he instead decided to focus all resources on the third and final game in the trilogy.
  • The PC port of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will be released on January 23, 2025.

As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I can’t help but feel a mix of anticipation and curiosity upon hearing that Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, briefly considered creating an episodic DLC expansion. I remember the excitement surrounding the release of Yuffie-centric INTERmission in Final Fantasy 7 Remake, and the thought of more side stories set in this iconic universe is tantalizing.

Director Naoki Hamaguchi briefly contemplated introducing an episodic expansion similar to the Yuffie-focused INTERmission in Final Fantasy 7 Remake, for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. It was recently revealed at The Game Awards 2024 that a PC version of this year’s Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will be available, scheduled to launch on Steam and the Epic Games Store on January 23, 2025. This PC release allows more gamers to join the thrilling tale of Cloud Strife and his companions, offering extras such as improved textures, advanced lighting effects, and Nvidia DLSS support.

Some fans are pondering if Square Enix might introduce narrative downloadable content for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, similar to how they did for its predecessor when it upgraded to PlayStation 5 in 2021. Much like Final Fantasy 7 Remake‘s Episode INTERmission, this additional content could introduce a character such as the ninja-like Yuffie Kisaragi and run concurrently with the main storyline. It may also draw from the older Compilation of Final Fantasy 7, incorporating characters like Nero the Sable from Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy 7.

It emerged that Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, had pondered over the idea of developing another episodic expansion. In an interview published on the Epic Games Store blog, Hamaguchi disclosed that he and his team initially contemplated crafting a new story DLC for the forthcoming PC version of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. However, they ultimately opted against it due to constraints in resources and a focus on the planned third installment of the Final Fantasy Remake series. Nevertheless, Hamaguchi left open the possibility that such a DLC could materialize if his team receives a substantial demand for it from fans.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s Director Considered A Story DLC

Without a doubt, during his recent interview, Hamaguchi emphasized that creating the subsequent “Final Fantasy 7 Remake” sequel holds the utmost importance for him and his team. It’s likely that this upcoming installment will continue from where “Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth” ended, with plans to complete the original “Final Fantasy 7” storyline. Earlier in the year, Hamaguchi and producer Yoshinori Kitase of “Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth” hinted that the development of the next chapter is progressing according to the same schedule as “FF7 Rebirth”.

With the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series nearing its conclusion, gamers who missed out on playing the latest edition on PS5 can finally get caught up when Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth debuts on PC next month. Although this new version doesn’t include any story-based DLC, players will still benefit from a host of fresh features and technical enhancements that significantly improve upon the original game’s already impressive release.

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2024-12-17 19:36