So we got an episode DLC structure. A Pocket Edition. And a second mobile game that banks off current mobile trends. Its like another FF game that got shit on for years for doing these exact same things but I can't put my finger on it...
FFXV released with a butchered main story at launch that never got fixed along with a lack of other playable party members and other QoL issues. Not only that but it had blatant "BUY MY DLC" holes in the story. Not the same thing, also I have no idea if the wording of your post is just confusing but FFVIIR doesn't have a pocket edition or a 2nd mobile game? EDIT: nvm, just saw that they have mobile games
Every FF game is expected to have stuff like side games or sequels or whatever
The difference is that XV released as half-baked half-assed garbage and if you ask me they only rectified some of the gameplay issues. Game still has a wonky battle system with zero balance, a terrible and short story, and an empty and boring open world.