Naoki Hamaguchi, director of the third installment of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, has indicated that the saga's conclusion could receive narrative downloadable content if fans demand it. In a recent interview, he explained that Rebirth did not have a DLC similar to the first part because developing it in parallel with the third game would have affected the deadlines and the final quality of the product.
Prioritizing the game's core to avoid repeating technical mistakes 🎮
The development team decided to focus all resources on the third installment to ensure an early release with proper polish. Hamaguchi argued that working on a DLC for Rebirth while building the trilogy's conclusion would have compromised both projects. The strategy aims to avoid delays and maintain a coherent experience, although it leaves the door open for later expansions if the community demands them strongly.
DLC as emotional blackmail from fans 😅
So, basically, if you want to see more of Cloud and company's story, you'll have to organize a digital petition campaign or threaten not to buy the game. Hamaguchi has placed the fate of the extra content in the hands of the players, as if it were a reality show where the audience decides whether the character stays or leaves. Let's hope they don't ask for a Cait Sith DLC, because that's where the community really divides.