Dirge of Cerberus, a third‑person shooter starring Vincent Valentine, was released in 2006 as part of the Final Fantasy 7 Compilation. In the mid‑2000s Square Enix expanded the Final Fantasy 7 universe through titles such as Advent Children, Crisis Core and others. The game allows players to customize weapons across three slots by swapping frames, barrels, scopes and materia, adding a layer of personalization to combat. Its story follows Vincent as he deals with guilt over his relationship with Lucrecia, his involvement in Hojo’s experiments, and his role in the hidden Deepground military unit beneath Midgar, while confronting antagonists including Rosso the Crimson, Nero the Sable and Omega Weiss. The title received a Metacritic score of 57, the lowest in the compilation, and has maintained a mixed reputation. Square Enix has indicated that additional content, potentially a Dirge‑focused DLC, may be released before Final Fantasy 7 Revelation arrives in spring 2027. The experience remains an example of the company’s willingness to experiment with the franchise.