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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Says He "Did His Best" to Fight for a Physical Release

Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, stated he "did his best" to secure a physical disc release for the title. Hamaguchi told Radio Times that he pushed Square Enix for a boxed version because he "really likes" physical media. While he understands fan preference for discs, he noted that final product lineups are decided by the publishing team. This effort comes as Hamaguchi views the gaming industry as moving toward a "future where physical media is essentially disc-less."

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  • ✓ Naoki Hamaguchi said he "did his best" to fight for a disc release.
  • ✓ Hamaguchi stated he pushed for a boxed release because he "really likes" physical media.
  • ✓ The director believes the industry is heading toward a future where physical media is essentially disc-less.
  • ✓ Hamaguchi acknowledged that the publishing team makes the final call on product lineups.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 10 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Director Naoki Hamaguchi publicly detailed his internal efforts to secure a physical edition of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation.

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  1. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Naoki Hamaguchi Fought for Physical Release

    Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, stated he "did his best" to secure a physical disc release for the title. Hamaguchi told Radio Times that he pushed Square Enix for a boxed version because he "really likes" physical media. While he understands fan preference for discs, he noted that final product lineups are decided by the publishing team. This effort comes as Hamaguchi views the gaming industry as moving toward a "future where physical media is essentially disc-less."

    Why it matters

    The debate over physical versus digital distribution reflects a broader industry shift toward all-digital models. This specific project is part of a trilogy that includes a "very extravagant" final fight with Sephiroth. Hamaguchi previously emphasized that he avoided making the remake his own "personal fan project."

    What is confirmed

    • Naoki Hamaguchi said he "did his best" to fight for a disc release.
    • Hamaguchi stated he pushed for a boxed release because he "really likes" physical media.
    • The director believes the industry is heading toward a future where physical media is essentially disc-less.
    • Hamaguchi acknowledged that the publishing team makes the final call on product lineups.

    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 is not receiving a proper physical release.

    What to watch next

    • Official confirmation of the final physical release specifications for PS5 and Xbox Series X
    • Square Enix publishing team announcement regarding the final product lineup
    Sources used for this update (10)
    1. Radio Times — Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director fought for a disc release because he "really likes" physical media
    2. Wccftech — Square Enix Walls Off Separate Optimization Team for Final Fantasy VII Revelation, As Switch 2 and Series S Fears Persist
    3. 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
    4. www.ign.com — 'I Did My Best' — Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Responds to Fans Asking for Full Disc Version
    5. insider-gaming.com — Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Did His Best to Fight for ...
    6. www.eurogamer.net — Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director says he "did his best" to ...
    7. Kotaku — Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Says It Was 'Absolutely Essential' Not To Turn The Remake Into 'My Own Personal Fan Project'
    8. techpowerup.com — Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Says He "Did His Best" to Fight for a Physical Release
    9. www.techpowerup.com — Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Says He "Did His Best" to Fight for a Physical Release
    10. www.thegamer.com — Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director "Did His Best" To Fight ...
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