Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, has said he would like the RPG to receive "some kind of physical edition" but cannot guarantee one, as the games industry continues its broader move away from physical media towards digital-only releases. His comments come as Sony becomes the latest major platform holder to pull back on physical support, following a pattern already seen with other high-profile titles such as GTA 6.

Hamaguchi explained that internal discussions on the exact "SKU product lineup" for Revelation are still ongoing, and that "each platform and first-party have their own specific rules and regulations" that developers must factor into such decisions. While acknowledging that the general industry trend favours downloadable games, he said he personally values the culture around physical releases, particularly the connections he has seen with fans at community events, adding that it "would be a shame to lose that" and that he wants it "to remain".