Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, revealed that the team initially considered adding a DLC episode to the PC version of the game. However, they decided to prioritize the development of the last installment of the project. Speaking candidly, Hamaguchi said, “We had a desire to add an episodic story as a new DLC to the PC version,” but limited resources forced the team to focus on finishing Part 3 as quickly as possible.
Hamaguchi emphasized that delivering a satisfying conclusion to the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy remains the studio’s top priority. However, he left the door open for future additions, saying, “If we receive important requests from players after launch regarding certain matters, we would like to consider them.” This suggests that while DLC is currently off the table, player feedback could influence post-launch decisions.
Additionally, Hamaguchi addressed the PC modding community, which has become an integral part of PC gaming culture. He expressed both appreciation and caution, stating: “We respect the creativity of the modding community and welcome their creations, although we ask modders not to create or install anything offensive or inappropriate.” Hamaguchi is likely referring to the “naked” mods that typically appear in most games. Although they are usually harmless, Japanese developers are more strict about this and prefer that their creations remain intact.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will be released for PC on January 23, 2025 and is now available on PS5.
