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Square Enix can’t confirm a Final Fantasy 7 Revelation physical disc, but at least game director Hamaguchi is pushing for one
Square Enix has not yet confirmed whether Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the final instalment of its remake trilogy, will receive a physical disc release when it launches in spring 2027. The uncertainty matters to collectors and players who prefer boxed games, particularly as Sony is expected to stop producing physical PlayStation discs roughly a year later.
Director Naoki Hamaguchi said the company is still deciding the game’s product line-up, but that he is seeking to make a physical edition possible. Storage limits across platforms are part of the discussion; the previous two remake entries, Remake and Rebirth, each required multiple discs, while other major forthcoming releases such as GTA 6 are also expected to forgo physical discs.
In short
- Square Enix has not confirmed a physical edition for Revelation.
- Director Naoki Hamaguchi says he is pushing for one.
- Platform storage limits may shape the final release format.
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The case for
A physical edition would give collectors a boxed artefact and let players keep a copy that is less dependent on digital storefronts and account access. With disc production reportedly expected to end soon after the game’s launch, deciding now to offer discs could preserve that choice while there is still a market for it.
The case against
Square Enix may reasonably prioritise a digital release if storage demands make a physical version costly or difficult to produce across platforms. If disc manufacturing is expected to wind down soon, investing in a format with a limited production window could add expense and logistical complexity that the company may judge better spent elsewhere.
Explained simply
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is the final instalment of Square Enix's remake of a classic 1997 video game that many players hold dear. The game is scheduled to launch in spring 2027, and a significant question remains unresolved: whether it will be available as a physical disc you can buy in a box, or only as a digital download. This matters to collectors and players who prefer owning physical copies, and the stakes are higher than usual because Sony is expected to stop manufacturing physical PlayStation discs around 2028.
The company has not yet confirmed a physical disc release, though the game's director, Naoki Hamaguchi, has publicly stated he is pushing Square Enix to make one happen. The decision involves technical considerations, as the previous two games in the remake trilogy each required multiple discs due to the amount of data they contained. Other major games releasing around the same time, including Grand Theft Auto 6, are also expected to forgo physical releases entirely.
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