Recently, Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, confirmed on social media that the game will receive two paid story DLCs, focusing respectively on Sephiroth and Vincent & the Turks. The news quickly divided the player community—some expressed excitement, while others questioned: the trilogy is already split into three parts; do we really need to pay extra for DLC?
Naoki Hamaguchi wrote on social media: "Since the announcement of FFVII Rebirth, we've received numerous inquiries from fans and media about DLC, and we ultimately decided it was feasible. Rather than announcing them after release, we chose to share these plans beforehand. We'll delve deeper into the stories of Sephiroth and Vincent, so please look forward to it!"
From the initial announcement of Final Fantasy VII Remake in 2017 to the release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth in 2027, Square Enix will have spent a full decade completing this remake trilogy. The effort, resources, and financial investment involved are astronomical—and the two DLCs for the final chapter are clearly part of SE's strategy to "recoup costs."
Square Enix has not yet revealed specific details, scope, or pricing for the two DLCs. The company stated only that it will "disclose more information gradually." The Deluxe Edition of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is confirmed to include a "Story Pass" containing both DLCs, meaning it's virtually certain they will be paid content.
The crux of the controversy lies here: a trilogy developed over ten years already carries players' expectations for a "complete story." Does splitting key character arcs into separate paid content mean those expectations remain unfulfilled? We may only find out when the DLCs launch in winter 2027.
What do you think? Do you like SE releasing these two DLCs? Feel free to discuss in the comments.