Final Fantasy VII Remake was one of the best RPGs of 2020, and Square Enix is building on that success by releasing a new DLC episode featuring Yuffie – one of the party members from the 1997 original who did not appear in last year’s game. And if you’re excited to see what Yuffie can do, you won’t have long to wait.
The new content is called Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, and as revealed during PlayStation’s State of Play event, it releases this summer on June 10. That is also the same day that the PlayStation 5 version of Final Fantasy VII Remake is being released, which also leads to an interesting tidbit about Intergrade. According to the presentation, it appears as though this new content is only available on the new-gen console; amid the instructions for the free PS4-to-PS5 upgrade, text flashed on the screen that said, “New episode featuring Yuffie available for purchase after upgrading to the PlayStation 5 version.”
So, what’s the big deal about Yuffie anyway? Why is this exciting? Well, if you haven’t played the original Final Fantasy VII, all you need to know is that Yuffie is an energetic ninja warrior from Wutai, and she has an unstoppable desire to acquire materia – the colored orbs that give Cloud and his friends magical abilities.
For a clearer idea of what Yuffie’s adventure entails, you can watch the full trailer above. It has all sorts of interesting info and nods, including Yuffie wearing a cute Moogle cape and staying just barely out of sight of recognizable heroes like Tifa and Barrett.
The Intergrade episode also features a new companion named Sonon who fights alongside Yuffie. The trailer shows them fighting a huge mechanical beast, as Yuffie performs acrobatic leaps and stylish attacks with her blade. Though the familiar Sector 7 slums seem to the setting for at least part of the game, fans can count on brand-new story beats, bosses, and areas to explore.
While Square Enix wasn’t completely tipping its hand in terms of what to expect from Intergrade, we will undoubtedly learn more as its June 10 release approaches. What are your thoughts about this new expansion to Final Fantasy VII Remake? Are you excited to play it? Were you hoping Yuffie’s big entrance would be in the next full game instead? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
