Players won’t need separate story DLC to experience the ending of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy. Director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed that the story will conclude in Final Fantasy VII Revelation, scheduled for release in spring 2027 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
The practical implication for fans is simple: they won’t need to purchase any potential DLC to finish the story. If additional content does appear after release, it will be a standalone story, not a mandatory part of the main campaign.
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The ending of Final Fantasy VII Revelation will be exclusive to the main game, without DLC
In a recent interview, Naoki Hamaguchi reiterated the main principle of the development of the final part of the remake trilogy: the story is built entirely around the main game and will conclude there. According to him, the team did not initially plan to move the ending to a separate DLC.
However, the developers made an important clarification. Player choices do influence individual story episodes, character relationships, and the emotional experience of the journey. However, the final outcome will remain the same for all players. The bottom line is that playthroughs may differ significantly along the way, but the ending itself will be the same.
This approach allows for the author’s conclusion to the story to be preserved while adding more variety to the experience. For fans of the series, this is also a sign that Square Enix is striving to bring the remake trilogy to its logical conclusion without mandatory story expansions.
Possible Final Fantasy VII Revelation DLC Will Be Dedicated to a Single Character
Hamaguchi doesn’t rule out the possibility of additional content in the future, but its purpose will be quite different. If the DLC is greenlit, it will be a standalone story dedicated to a specific character, similar to Episode INTERmission, which centered on Yuffie.
In other words, the potential expansion will not continue the main story or change the game’s ending. It could expand the lore, show events through the eyes of a different character, or tell a supplementary story for fans of individual heroes.
This addresses one of the community’s main concerns. Following the developers’ official comments, it’s safe to say that potential DLC is considered an optional expansion of the Final Fantasy VII world, not part of the main storyline.
Spring 2027 Release and Full Platform List
Square Enix has already confirmed the game’s release window. Final Fantasy VII Revelation is scheduled for release in spring 2027 simultaneously on all announced target platforms.
The game is announced for:
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PlayStation 5;
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Nintendo Switch 2;
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Xbox Series X|S;
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PC via Steam;
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Epic Games Store;
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Microsoft Store on Windows (Xbox on PC).
The simultaneous launch on all major platforms is a notable change compared to previous installments in the remake trilogy, which were released using a different distribution model.
A physical release has not yet been officially confirmed
Another topic that is actively discussed among fans of the series concerns the physical version of the game.
Square Enix has not yet announced the release of a Collector’s Edition or Standard Edition of Final Fantasy VII Revelation. However, Naoki Hamaguchi has openly stated that internal discussions regarding this option are ongoing and that he would like to retain the option to purchase the game on a physical medium. A final decision has not yet been made.
Therefore, the current status remains the same: a digital release is confirmed, while a physical release is still under internal discussion and has not yet been officially announced.
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