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'A Larger File Size May Not Necessarily Mean a Better Game' — Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Warns of 200GB Install Size for Remake Trilogy's Final Chapter

Director Naoki Hamaguchi warns that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will require approximately 200GB of storage. Hamaguchi stated that a larger file size does not necessarily mean a better game. This title serves as the final chapter of the Remake trilogy. Recent hands-on reports describe the experience as playing like the third act of a JRPG, featuring locations such as the Whirlwind Maze where Sephiroth awaits. Hamaguchi has also discussed plans for DLC and new details regarding the character Tifa.

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  • ✓ Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is the final chapter of the Remake trilogy.
  • ✓ Director Naoki Hamaguchi stated the game is expected to require around 200GB of storage.
  • ✓ Hamaguchi said a larger file size may not necessarily mean a better game.
  • ✓ The game features a location called the Whirlwind Maze where Sephiroth awaits.
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Director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed the 200GB install size and discussed DLC plans.

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  1. FF7 Revelation Director Warns of 200GB Install Size

    Director Naoki Hamaguchi warns that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will require approximately 200GB of storage. Hamaguchi stated that a larger file size does not necessarily mean a better game. This title serves as the final chapter of the Remake trilogy. Recent hands-on reports describe the experience as playing like the third act of a JRPG, featuring locations such as the Whirlwind Maze where Sephiroth awaits. Hamaguchi has also discussed plans for DLC and new details regarding the character Tifa.

    Why it matters

    The Remake trilogy reimagines the original 1997 Final Fantasy VII. Massive install sizes on consoles like the PS5 often force players to delete other games to make room. This specific storage requirement highlights the technical scale of the trilogy's conclusion.

    What is confirmed

    • Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is the final chapter of the Remake trilogy.
    • Director Naoki Hamaguchi stated the game is expected to require around 200GB of storage.
    • Hamaguchi said a larger file size may not necessarily mean a better game.
    • The game features a location called the Whirlwind Maze where Sephiroth awaits.

    What to watch next

    • Official release date announcement
    • Detailed breakdown of DLC content
    • Final confirmed system requirements at launch
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. Video Games Chronicle — FF7 Revelation director Hamaguchi discusses the game’s 200GB size, DLC plans, and a new Tifa detail
    2. PlayStation.Blog — Final Fantasy VII Revelation hands-on report: Into the Whirlwind Maze where Sephiroth awaits
    3. GameSpot — I Guess I’ll Delete Every PS5 Game I Own To Make Room For FF7 Revelation
    4. IGN — Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Plays Like the Third Act of a JRPG in the Best of Ways
    5. ign.com — 'A Larger File Size May Not Necessarily Mean a Better Game' — Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Warns of 200GB Install Size for Remake Trilogy's Final Chapter
    6. Anime News Network — Final Fantasy VII Revelation and Beyond: An Interview with Director Naoki Hamaguchi
    7. TechPowerUp — Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Expected to Require Around 200 GB of Storage
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