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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's director responds to fans demanding a full disc version

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi responded to fan demands for a full disc version by stating he "did his best" to secure a physical release. Hamaguchi fought for the disc version because he "really likes" physical media, contrasting his stance with an industry moving toward an all-digital future. This effort aligns with his broader goal for the remake series to ensure each entry serves as a "complete experience."

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  • ✓ Naoki Hamaguchi is the director of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation.
  • ✓ Hamaguchi advocated for a disc release of the game because he "really likes" physical media.
  • ✓ The director intended for each game in the remake series to be a "complete experience".
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 12 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Naoki Hamaguchi explicitly identified himself as the director who advocated for the physical media release.

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  1. Naoki Hamaguchi defends Final Fantasy 7 Revelation disc release

    Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi responded to fan demands for a full disc version by stating he "did his best" to secure a physical release. Hamaguchi fought for the disc version because he "really likes" physical media, contrasting his stance with an industry moving toward an all-digital future. This effort aligns with his broader goal for the remake series to ensure each entry serves as a "complete experience."

    Why it matters

    Square Enix is managing the technical demands of the title through a separate optimization team. This internal move comes amid concerns regarding performance on the Xbox Series S and the upcoming Switch 2.

    What is confirmed

    • Naoki Hamaguchi is the director of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation.
    • Hamaguchi advocated for a disc release of the game because he "really likes" physical media.
    • The director intended for each game in the remake series to be a "complete experience".

    Still unconfirmed

    • Square Enix created a separate optimization team due to fears regarding the Series S and Switch 2.

    What to watch next

    • Confirmation of final disc contents and capacity
    • Official performance benchmarks for Series S and Switch 2
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    7. Eurogamer.net — Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's director responds to fans demanding a full disc version
    8. Radio Times — Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director fought for a disc release because he "really likes" physical media
    9. Wccftech — Square Enix Walls Off Separate Optimization Team for Final Fantasy VII Revelation, As Switch 2 and Series S Fears Persist
    10. 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
    11. GoNintendo — Final Fantasy VII remake series director insisted on making each game a "complete experience"
    12. www.eurogamer.net — Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director says he "did his best" to ...
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