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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is getting a physical version, but it will require an internet connection to download
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the third and final instalment in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy, will get a physical release, but buyers on every platform will need an internet connection to download additional game data before they can play. This marks a departure from Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth, which were fully playable straight from their discs. It remains unclear whether the physical copy will contain part of the game or simply act as a licence unlock requiring a full download.
On Nintendo Switch 2, the game card will function purely as a key, with the entire game needing to be downloaded once inserted; the Switch 2 version alone is reportedly around 130GB, more than half the console's internal storage. File sizes for the PlayStation and Xbox versions have not yet been confirmed. The announcement came alongside confirmation from director Naoki Hamaguchi, via Sony's State of Play livestream, that the game will launch simultaneously worldwide on PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S and PC on 8th April 2027 — the first title in the series to launch on all formats at once, and on a single disc rather than two.
In short
- Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's physical edition needs an internet download to play
- Switch 2 version reportedly weighs in at around 130GB
- Game launches worldwide on all platforms on 8 April 2027
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The case for
A physical release still gives buyers a boxed copy and, on some platforms, may include part of the game, while a one-time download can make a large, technically demanding title easier to ship on a single disc or card. Requiring a connection at installation may be an acceptable trade-off for players with reliable internet, particularly given the simultaneous launch across platforms.
The case against
A physical purchase is often valued for letting people install and play without depending on internet access, so requiring a download weakens that benefit and can exclude buyers with slow, limited or unreliable connections. If the copy is only a licence key, players may also worry about long-term access, and the reported Switch 2 download would take up a substantial share of the console’s storage.
Explained simply
Final Fantasy 7 is a role-playing game series made by Square Enix. The recent Remake trilogy retells and expands the story of the 1997 game, with each instalment following the same group of characters through a different part of their journey. Revelation is set to complete that trilogy.
Physical editions come on discs or game cards, but modern consoles can also require players to download extra files. A game card that acts only as a key lets a console download the game rather than run it from the card, so players need an internet connection and enough storage space. The reported Switch 2 version is about 130GB, while sizes for other platforms have not been confirmed.
Square Enix develops and publishes the series, and director Naoki Hamaguchi leads the trilogy’s final instalment. The game is planned for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S and PC; a simultaneous launch across those formats would be a first for the series.