With our impression so far being that the Yuffie DLC exists separately from the main game, one part that isn't fully clear yet is how "Cloud vs Weiss" is supposed to happen. This versus scenario is after all supposed to be
a selling point.
――追加要素としてヴァイスとのバトルがありますが、ヴァイスを選んだ理由は?
野村最強であるセフィロスが既に登場しているので、セフィロス以外の強敵でインパクトのあるボスとして選びました。また、クラウド VS ヴァイスは今回が初になる構図ですので、自分自身、どういう戦いになるのか楽しみで、PlayStation 4版のころから隠しボスとしてヴァイスを入れてくれ、と頼んでいました。
DeepL said:
--There is a battle with Weiss as an additional element, why did you choose Weiss?
Nomura: Because Sephiroth, the strongest character in the game, has already appeared, so I chose him as a strong enemy other than Sephiroth that would have an impact. Also, this is the first time we're going to have Cloud vs. Weiss, so I myself was looking forward to seeing what kind of battle it would be, and I've been asking for Weiss to be included as a hidden boss since the PlayStation 4 version.
There are a number of gameplay-only ways they could do this of course. If we picture that Weiss is unlocked by Yuffie finding a Battle VR Simulator near Deepground, maybe the simple act of finding the Weiss battle data or winning the Yuffie vs Weiss fight unlocks it for the main game. Thus allowing Cloud, Tifa, Barret and Aerith to also fight against Weiss. Content-wise this freedom would be interesting especially if we are talking solo battles that will necessitate unique strategies for each. Cloud vs Weiss, Barret vs Weiss etc.
My gut tells me that the Yuffie DLC won't shift perspective to you controlling Tifa or Cloud, though I could be wrong. But what if...you actually get to see
where Cloud was during the part in Chapter 13 when Barret and Tifa are running around alone in the underground facility? What if, outrageously enough, the Ch13 facility is close to where Yuffie and Sonon end up in the DLC? What if the timing of these characters getting underground match up and Cloud meets Yuffie during this part? They help each other, do some optional VR battles including one against Weiss, then they separate as Yuffie rejoins with Sonon and Cloud rejoins with Barret & Tifa.
Truly, truly outrageous. But not impossible. Because Remake is crazy. One challenge with this idea is that if Cloud is present in the Yuffie DLC, game content that will technically be available even before you start the main game, then what level will he be at and what equipment will he have? These game design complications may be a bigger reason for Square to avoid this scenario than the unorthodoxy of having Cloud meet Yuffie early. Still, I'm in a rare mood for speculation so I'm taking the time to share my crazy thoughts.
Guys, I just picked up on a thing! o__o
*applauds and hands out cookie*
Azul the Cerulean is indeed "Blue the Blue".
Rosso the Crimson is Red the Red.
Nero the Sable is Black the Black.
Weiss the Immaculate is White the Ultimate Detergent I Can't Believe It Removes All Stains But Wait There's More It Also Cleans Your Cutlery!