FF7 Revelation DLC: Past or Present? Director Keeps Us Guessing

Are you still trying to figure out when exactly the Final Fantasy 7 Revelation DLC takes place? You're not alone. Director Naoki Hamaguchi isn't ready to give us a straight answer on whether it's set in the past or present.

In a recent interview, Hamaguchi was asked point-blank about the timeline. He didn't confirm either way. Instead, he teased that Square Enix plans to dig "deeper" into the characters, similar to what they did with INTERmission. So while we're left scratching our heads about the when, we do know the DLC will focus heavily on character development.

If you played INTERmission, you know it wasn't just a side story—it gave us more time with Yuffie and fleshed out her motivations. Hamaguchi's comment suggests the new DLC will follow that same approach, putting the spotlight on characters and their backstories. That's good news if you're here for the emotional beats as much as the combat.

But the timeline question remains. Could the DLC jump between past and present? Could it be a flashback? Or maybe it's set during the events of the main game? Hamaguchi's refusal to confirm only fuels speculation. Fans are already theorizing about what "deeper" means—maybe we'll see key moments from a character's past, or perhaps the DLC will bridge gaps in the current story.

For now, all we can do is wait for more details. Square Enix hasn't announced a release date or any other specifics. But if you're a Final Fantasy 7 fan, you know the wait is always worth it. The team has a track record of delivering rich, emotional stories that expand the world.

So, what do you think? Is the DLC set in the past, present, or somewhere in between? And which character are you hoping gets the spotlight? Let us know in the comments!