Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director says he "did his best" to fight for a full disc release
Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, stated he "did his best" to secure a full disc release for the game. Hamaguchi pushed Square Enix for a boxed version because he "really likes" physical media and understands the preferences of fans who want discs. However, he admitted that final product lineup decisions are made by the publishing team. This comes as the industry moves toward a future where physical media is essentially disc-less.
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- ✓ Naoki Hamaguchi is the director of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation.
- ✓ Hamaguchi stated he "did his best" to fight for a physical disc release.
- ✓ The director expressed a personal preference for physical media.
- ✓ Hamaguchi acknowledged that the publishing team determines the product lineup.
What changed
Director Naoki Hamaguchi publicly addressed fan demands for a full disc version of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation.
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FF7 Revelation Director Defends Push for Physical Disc Release
Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, stated he "did his best" to secure a full disc release for the game. Hamaguchi pushed Square Enix for a boxed version because he "really likes" physical media and understands the preferences of fans who want discs. However, he admitted that final product lineup decisions are made by the publishing team. This comes as the industry moves toward a future where physical media is essentially disc-less.
Why it matters
The Final Fantasy VII remake series consists of multiple entries, with Hamaguchi insisting each game be a "complete experience." This conflict highlights the tension between developer preferences for physical preservation and corporate shifts toward digital distribution.
What is confirmed
- Naoki Hamaguchi is the director of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation.
- Hamaguchi stated he "did his best" to fight for a physical disc release.
- The director expressed a personal preference for physical media.
- Hamaguchi acknowledged that the publishing team determines the product lineup.
Still unconfirmed
- Square Enix has established a separate optimization team for the game due to concerns regarding the Series S and Switch 2.
- The game will not receive a proper physical release.
What to watch next
- Official confirmation of the physical edition's contents for PS5 and Xbox Series X
- Square Enix publishing team's final decision on disc availability
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (13)
- Eurogamer.net — Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's director responds to fans demanding a full disc version
- Radio Times — Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director fought for a disc release because he "really likes" physical media
- Wccftech — Square Enix Walls Off Separate Optimization Team for Final Fantasy VII Revelation, As Switch 2 and Series S Fears Persist
- PC Gamer — Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director on its 'very extravagant' final Sephiroth fight and whether anyone will ever pull something like this trilogy off again
- GoNintendo — Final Fantasy VII remake series director insisted on making each game a "complete experience"
- www.ign.com — 'I Did My Best' — Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Responds to Fans Asking for Full Disc Version
- insider-gaming.com — Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Did His Best to Fight for ...
- www.eurogamer.net — Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director says he "did his best" to ...
- techpowerup.com — Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Says He "Did His Best" to Fight for a Physical Release
- IGN — 'I Did My Best' — Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Responds to Fans Asking for Full Disc Version
- www.techpowerup.com — Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Says He "Did His Best" to Fight for a Physical Release
- shattered.io — Square Enix Splits FF7 Revelation Into 2 Dev Teams [2026]
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