Final Fantasy VII Remake Episode 1 No Expansion After Yuffie Episode

Tetsuya Nomura, co-director of the first episode of the Final Fantasy VII remake, spoke to Famitsu magazine about Square Enix’s plans after the Final Fantasy VII Remake release Intergrade.

Recall that Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is an expanded edition of the game for PS5. In addition to graphic and technical improvements, this version includes an additional episode starring Yuffie Kisaragi.

Along with Yuffie, the heroine’s partner Sonon participates in the events of the new chapter. They won’t be allowed to play for him, but, according to Nomura, they will allow him to determine the line of his behavior: independent actions or following commands.

Nomura added that the team did not initially plan to accompany the PS5 version of the Final Fantasy VII remake with any additional content. Still, in the end, it turned out differently.

Square Enix currently has no intention of creating other extensions for the remake, but Nomura admits the possibility of returning to this idea after completing the second set.

“The creation of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade for PS5 helped make the transition to production of the sequel a lot smoother. Right now, we have a priority on finishing the next game, so if we have to think about downloadable content, it will probably be after [the development of the second episode] is over, ”said Nomura.

The first episode of the Final Fantasy VII remake debuted on PS4 in April 2020 and will reach PS5 as part of the Intergrade edition on June 10. Owners of the PS4 game are entitled to a free upgrade, but the additional chapter will have to be purchased separately.