Summary
With Square Enix’s sequel toFinal Fantasy 7 Remake,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, just around the corner, fans are already speculating on what could follow it, including DLC. At the time of writing, there are no plans forFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthto receive DLC following its release. However, Square Enix also said ahead ofFinal Fantasy 16’s release that it wouldn’t be getting any extra content, but they have since released its Echoes of the Fallen DLC with The Rising Tide still to come.
If Square Enix does choose to develop and release DLC forFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, it could take a route similar to the one it took withYuffie Kisaragi’sFinal Fantasy 7 RemakeDLC, EPISODE INTERmission, and delve into the backstories of some ofFinal Fantasy 7’s most beloved characters that tend to be robbed of the spotlight. This would undoubtedly provide players with a more personal look into the history of these characters, and in doing so, influence their perspectives.
Sephiroth DLC Could Create a Compelling Argument in Favor of the Villain
Sephiroth is by far one of the most intriguing characters of the entireFinal Fantasyfranchise, as he is much more than just a villain. Sephiroth used to be a distinguished first-class SOLDIER who was praised for his prowess on the battlefield. Unfortunately, after he learned of his true origins and the experiments that led to his creation, he went insane and vowed to destroy the planet to become a god. His story is heartbreaking, despite beingone of gaming’s most terrifying villains.
DLC followingthe origins of Sephirothwould make sense givenFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s timeline, as well as the fact that he will be a playable character for some time during the game. Perhaps where the DLC would shine the brightest, however, is in that it would put players in his shoes and allow them to experience his story before his fall from grace and see the world from his perspective. In turn, this would likely establish a more compassionate viewpoint of the famous villain, even going on to affect the way players perceive him in any subsequent playthroughs of the base game.
Vincent Valentine DLC Would Give Him the Exposition He Deserves
Vincent Valentine stands out amongFinal Fantasy 7’s most notable characters. One of the fan-favorite characters from the originalFinal Fantasy 7and its remake,Vincent Valentine’s backstoryis full of pain and regret, creating the perfect opportunity for fans to make a stronger emotional connection to him than they ever have. Vincent Valentine DLC would be a perfect opportunity to delve into Vincent’s life as a Turk and his complicated relationship with Lucrecia Crescent, his conflict with Professor Hojo, and how he eventually became a host for Chaos and gained superhuman abilities as a result.
Of all the fan-requested DLC to be added to theFinal Fantasy 7 Remakeseries, the cry for Vincent’s is arguably the loudest, which speaks of the impact the character has had on fans. As it has already been confirmed thatVincent will not be playable inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, thoroughly disappointing fans, a DLC introducing him as a playable character for the next entry would be more than welcome.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthpossesses even more potential for DLC beyond the stories of Sephiroth and Vincent Valentine, but these two characters are likely at the top of fans' lists for who they’d like to see star in futureFinal Fantasy 7 Remakecontent. Although Square Enix has confirmed there are no plans forRebirthto receive any DLC following its release, perhaps they will surprise the gaming community just as they did withFinal Fantasy 16and release some anyway.
