Final Fantasy 7 Revelation disc requires game download

Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, said he argued for a physical edition of the game, but the announced disc will contain only the opening and require players to download the rest. The game is scheduled to launch April 8, 2027, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 and PC. Hamaguchi said the format and product lineup are decisions for Square Enix’s publishing team, and that his authority over them was limited. He said he used his position to argue for a physical version, despite pressure for digital-only editions, and understood why some players object to buying a disc that does not hold the complete game. The reported format differs by platform. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S physical edition is described as a key disc containing the opening, with a download needed to play the remainder. The Switch 2 version is reported to use a game-key card. The reports do not specify how much data players will need to download or provide final product instructions. Hamaguchi has previously discussed the game’s size and disc limits.