Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Physical Release Demands Online Download
The upcoming physical edition of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will require a substantial internet download. This mandatory online component applies to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions. Square Enix cites quality preservation as the reason for this departure from tradition.
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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's physical disc still requires a download because Square Enix "didn't want to…
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will require an online download for its physical release, a departure from previous entries in the trilogy. Director Naoki Hamaguchi stated this decision was made to avoid compromising the game's quality, though the author expresses disappointment with the lack of a fully physical experience and the potential implications for game preservation.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation’s Physical Edition Requires Mandatory Download on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
The physical edition of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S will require a mandatory internet download, a departure from previous installments. While the Nintendo Switch version will use a game key card, the disc-based versions for current-gen consoles necessitate online connectivity to play, disappointing collectors.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is getting a physical version, but it will require an internet connection to download
The physical edition of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will require an internet connection to download over 100GB of game data, unlike previous entries in the series. This applies to all platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and the Nintendo Switch 2, with the latter's version being particularly large at 130GB. The game is set to release on April 8, 2027.
