'I Want That To Remain' — Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Is Pushing for a Physical Edition, But Nothing Has Been Decided
Director Naoki Hamaguchi says Square Enix is still weighing a physical edition as the trilogy’s finale nears release, with platform-specific rules under review.
- Publisher Square Enix has not yet decided whether FF7 Revelation will receive a physical release, with game director Naoki Hamaguchi confirming internal discussions remain ongoing for the spring 2027 finale.
- The future of physical media has become uncertain following Sony's announcement it will end disc production in 2028 and Rockstar's confirmation that Grand Theft Auto will skip physical discs entirely.
- Hamaguchi explained that platform-specific storage limits complicate potential releases, noting, "Obviously, say, if you're talking to Nintendo, there's considerations about the storage limits on key cards and things like that." Each platform presents distinct technical hurdles.
- While FF7 Remake and Rebirth both shipped on multiple discs, Revelation lacks such guarantee. Hamaguchi laughed and told the outlet, "If you publish this, and then we announce all the products later, and there is no physical edition, then they're going to rip me to pieces."
- Despite challenges, Hamaguchi remains optimistic that "there will always be some kind of physical or packaged edition," though it may not be traditional discs. He is working to arrange alternatives like key cards or code boxes for fans.
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