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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Pushes for Physical Edition as Square Enix Weighs Options

Internal SKU talks are ongoing, according to Naoki Hamaguchi, and the final choice will depend on platform rules and storage limits.

Overview

  • Naoki Hamaguchi told GamesRadar+ on July 29 that Square Enix has not decided whether Revelation will ship on a disc and that he is actively trying to secure some form of physical or packaged edition.
  • Square Enix is still discussing exact SKUs and must follow each platform’s rules and technical limits, which could force alternative packaged formats rather than traditional discs.
  • Hamaguchi said he expects physical releases to evolve into boxed codes, key cards or other packaged items, not necessarily playable discs, to preserve autograph and collector culture.
  • The debate follows wider industry moves away from discs, including Sony’s plan to stop producing new PlayStation discs in 2028 and Rockstar’s confirmation that GTA 6 will launch without discs.
  • Fans’ expectations are shaped by Remake and Rebirth shipping as multi-disc packages, and any decision risks affecting ownership, collectibility, and long-term preservation of the trilogy.