Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Requires Massive Download Even With Physical Copies

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Previous FF7 Trilogy Titles Shipped With Two Discs And All Data On Those Discs!

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  • Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is reportedly shipping on one PS5 disc with a required digital download.
  • Fans are upset because the physical copy will not work as a complete offline package.
  • Previously, Square Enix shipped Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on two discs, so fans are disappointed at the step back.

PlayStation’s latest State of Play was disappointing to a lot of fans, but it did come with an extensive look at Final Fantasy 7 Revelation.

Square Enix confirmed the game’s release date for April 8 next year, but the team also revealed additional details about the physical edition. As per the gaming giant, this version of the game will require a massive download to play.

Why it matters: The Final Fantasy 7 Revelation physical edition can be considered a downgrade over previous entries in the remake trilogy, since those did not require a major download.

As confirmed by Square Enix, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will ship with a physical disc on all platforms, but players will still need a significant digital download to play the game.

The messaging suggests physical copies will ship with a single disc, with players being required to download the rest of the 130GB of game data over an internet connection. As such, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will be completely unplayable without an internet connection at first.

What makes this so interesting is the fact that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth shipped with two discs on the PS5 at release. It seems Square Enix has ditched this approach now, despite the Final Fantasy 7 trilogy director speaking out in favor of game preservation not too long ago.

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Disclaimer via Square Enix

The good news is that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will launch as a multiplatform title, reflecting Square Enix’s shift away from PlayStation exclusivity. However, many fans aren’t too happy with the team no longer prioritizing physical disc releases like before.

What are your thoughts on the game requiring a massive download? Share in the comments below.

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