SNACK: 3-line summary
- Director Naoki Hamaguchi explained that Final Fantasy VII Revelation’s disc contains the opening, not the full game.
- PS5 and Xbox Series X disc owners need an additional download for the rest.
- His comments do not promise a future edition with the complete game on disc.
A PS5 or Xbox Series X disc copy of Final Fantasy VII Revelation contains the opening and prompts a download of the rest of the game. Director Naoki Hamaguchi described that arrangement in an October 1 Radio Times interview, which IGN revisited on October 3.
Snackgirls react
Red: I love the idea of having the adventure on my shelf. I’d be disappointed to open the box expecting the whole game to be there.
Nea: I’d like to hear Hamaguchi talk about the physical games he loves. That side of a director is something I could happily listen to for a while.
Hamaguchi pushed for a physical release
Hamaguchi said he personally appreciates physical media and pushed as strongly as he could for a physical version. That involved negotiations both within the company and with platform holders.
His responsibility as director is the game’s content. The publishing team handles the product lineup, SKUs and sales, leaving him with limited authority over the release format.
Fans asked for the whole game on disc
Hamaguchi said he understands fans asking for a full-disc version, adding, “I did my best.” Those words explain his efforts; they do not commit to adding an edition with the complete game on disc.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation is scheduled to launch on April 8, 2027, for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2. The disc arrangement discussed here concerns PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Sources and date: 2026-10-04 KST