Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director fought for a disc release because he "really likes" physical media
Naoki Hamaguchi said he pushed for the physical version as players voiced concern over a digital-only future.
- Final Fantasy Revelation will release with a physical disc option on April 8, 2027, for PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch, concluding the trilogy that began with FF7 Remake in 2020.
- Director Naoki Hamaguchi fought to secure the physical release, noting the topic is "particularly sensitive" as PlayStation intends to cease physical disc production by 2028.
- The physical disc contains only "the opening," Hamaguchi acknowledged, meaning the full experience requires a hefty additional download after initial installation.
- Describing the process as "a very tricky subject," Hamaguchi explained his authority over product lineups remains limited compared to the publishing team handling SKUs and distribution strategy.
- Despite the trend toward digital gaming, Hamaguchi believes physical media will persist in some form, envisioning a future where physical copies might contain code on paper rather than discs.
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'I Did My Best' — Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Responds to Fans Asking for Full Disc Version
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Naoki Hamaguchi said he did his best to fight for a disc release as the industry heads toward a "future where physical media is essentially disc-less."
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director fought for a disc release because he "really likes" physical media
As the debate surrounding discs vs digital rages on, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi has gone to bat for physical games media.Since PlayStation confirmed earlier this year their intention to cease production of physical discs in 2028, part of a wider shift across the industry towards digital gaming, players have voiced their concern at what they perceive as an attack on physical media and the very concept of owning their game…
Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, confessed that he gave his best to have the whole game on the record, since he loves the physical format and since child collects games. Read more
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director fought for physical game release
ALBAWABA - As Sony aims to end physical PlayStation games in 2028, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's director Naoki Hamaguchi explained in a Radio Times Gaming interview that he fought to ensure the upcoming sequel to the beloved series is getting a physical disc release...
Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, has revealed that, despite his efforts to achieve a full physical release, the game’s disk edition will contain only the prologue. Users who choose this format will need to make a substantial download to access the rest of the content. This physical version is planned for PS5 and Xbox Series X, leaving collectors without the complete disk edition that many had requested. Hamaguchi explaine…
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