Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Says Trilogy Will End in Main Game

Naoki Hamaguchi says the third Final Fantasy VII remake game is being built as a complete ending to the trilogy, with no story material held back for post-launch content. In an interview with Automaton, the director said any future DLC would only be considered later, and would take the form of side stories rather than the trilogy's conclusion.

That answer addresses a question that has followed Square Enix since Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade added Episode Intermission, a Yuffie-focused expansion that fleshed out one corner of the wider cast. With the final entry currently positioned as the closing chapter of the remake project, fans have wondered whether Square Enix might once again reserve character material or epilogue content for DLC.

Hamaguchi's clearest statement was about the base game itself. "The story will be concluded within the main game," he said. "We're serious about concluding the series with FF7 Revelation, and we're proceeding with development with that goal in mind."

That does not rule out extra content entirely. Hamaguchi said expectations around the series remain high, and he acknowledged that many players do not want this version of Final Fantasy VII to end. He added that nothing has been decided yet on downloadable content, but Square Enix could revisit the idea if there is enough support after launch.

If that happens, Hamaguchi indicated the model would be familiar. Rather than extending the ending, any expansion would likely focus on "untold stories" tied to a specific character, similar to how Episode Intermission sat alongside Remake instead of replacing its finale. That distinction matters because it suggests Square Enix wants the trilogy's central arc to stand on its own on day one.

Hamaguchi also spoke about the possibility of doing more with Final Fantasy VII beyond this game, especially after the mobile title Ever Crisis ends service. His answer was cautious. He said the team will watch player reactions and reviews after release, and only then consider whether there is meaningful demand and a creative reason to return. For now, he said the studio is focused on completing development.

The wider context is important for this series in particular. Final Fantasy VII has spent decades expanding through films, spin-offs, mobile games, and side stories, so skepticism about a firm ending is understandable. The remake project has also encouraged that feeling by reworking familiar events while opening new story questions across multiple releases. Hamaguchi's comments suggest Square Enix understands that concern and wants to set expectations early: the next game is meant to finish the remake trilogy as a full package.

The third game, referred to in the interview as Final Fantasy VII Revelation, is slated for spring 2027. Until Square Enix shares more, Hamaguchi's remarks are the strongest indication yet that players should expect a proper ending in the box, not a finale deferred to post-launch content.