Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi responded to fans asking for a full disc version of the game, saying that “no [his] “The best” to drive physical media as the industry moves toward an all-digital future. Speaking to Radio Times, as seen by IGN, Hamaguchi explained his own attachment to physical media, from buying games as a child to wanting friends and colleagues in the industry to sign copies of his work. “Personally, obviously, I bought a lot of physical editions of games when I was a kid. Sometimes I buy digital editions of games, but if I’m particularly attached to a title, I want to get the physical version,” he said, adding that the topic has become “particularly sensitive” in recent months. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation – Official Presentation Trailer | IGN Summer of Gaming 2026. Watch on YouTube Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will ship with a disc option when it releases in 2027, but PS5 and Xbox Series “As a director, it is my responsibility to take care of the content of the game to make sure it is fun and really exciting,” he said. So my authority there is somewhat limited.” Despite that, Hamaguchi said he used his position to advocate for a physical version “as much as possible,” which led to negotiations “both internally and with the first parties” that resulted in the single-disc approach that was eventually included in the game. “I completely understand that there are those who may not agree with that direction,” he said. “But I would just say that I hope you understand that I completely understand where you’re coming from and that I did the best I could. It’s a very complicated topic.” Final Fantasy 7 Revelation launches on Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series on July 1 that it would stop producing discs for PlayStation games starting in January 2028. Beyond that point, PlayStation games will be available only in digital format. Notably, PlayStation games will still be sold at retail, just without a physical disc. While Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth was “difficult” for Platinum by “design,” the Platinum trophy for the Revelation sequel will be “easier to obtain.”
