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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Will 'Easily Take Over 100 Hours' for Completionists to Beat, Director Teases

Director Naoki Hamaguchi confirms that the Platinum trophy for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will be easier to earn than its predecessor. Only 2.6 percent of players unlocked the achievement in Rebirth, prompting the battle lead to express regret over the high difficulty. Revelation requires over 100 hours of gameplay and demands around 200 GB of storage space on console and PC disks. The upcoming role-playing game arrives a few months from now, featuring combat adjustments designed to prioritize enjoyment over excessive challenge.

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  • βœ“ Director Naoki Hamaguchi confirms that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will feature an easier Platinum trophy to earn compared to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
  • βœ“ Only 2.6 percent of players unlocked the Platinum trophy in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
  • βœ“ Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will offer over 100 hours of gameplay.
  • βœ“ The game size on console and PC disks will be around 200 GB.
πŸ›‘οΈ Source Corroboration: 14 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed that earning the Platinum trophy in Revelation will be more accessible than in Rebirth.

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  1. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Platinum Trophy Will Be Easier Than Rebirth

    Director Naoki Hamaguchi confirms that the Platinum trophy for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will be easier to earn than its predecessor. Only 2.6 percent of players unlocked the achievement in Rebirth, prompting the battle lead to express regret over the high difficulty. Revelation requires over 100 hours of gameplay and demands around 200 GB of storage space on console and PC disks. The upcoming role-playing game arrives a few months from now, featuring combat adjustments designed to prioritize enjoyment over excessive challenge.

    Why it matters

    Final Fantasy 7 Revelation continues the multi-part project with a massive scope matching previous entries in the series. Developers adjusted the achievement path after completion rates for the prior game revealed a barrier for dedicated players. The project also incorporates features like an automatic leveling option to assist story progression.

    What is confirmed

    • Director Naoki Hamaguchi confirms that Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will feature an easier Platinum trophy to earn compared to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
    • Only 2.6 percent of players unlocked the Platinum trophy in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
    • Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will offer over 100 hours of gameplay.
    • The game size on console and PC disks will be around 200 GB.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Early reports describe a Whirlwind Maze area where Sephiroth awaits players.

    What to watch next

    • Official announcements detailing exact system requirements for PC and console versions.
    • Further demonstrations of combat adjustments and accessibility options leading up to the release.
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. www.ign.com β€” Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Will Be Easier to Platinum Than Rebirth
    2. ixbt.games β€” Creator Played Final Fantasy VII Revelation 46 Times - Game ...
    3. vgtimes.com β€” Final Fantasy VII Revelation (Final Fantasy 7 Revelation ...
    4. www.gamesradar.com β€” Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's battle lead "regrets" how hard the ...
    5. www.eurogamer.net β€” Final Fantasy 7 director says Revelation's Platinum trophy ...
    6. otakukart.com β€” Final Fantasy 7 Director Naoki Hamaguchi Says Rebirth Taught ...
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  2. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Teases 100-Hour Completionist Path

    Director Naoki Hamaguchi states Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will take completionists over 100 hours to finish. To balance this scale, the game includes an automatic leveling option that allows players to progress through the story without grinding. The title is expected to require approximately 200GB of storage space. Hamaguchi discussed these details and DLC plans during the Tokyo Game Show, while early reports describe a Whirlwind Maze area where Sephiroth awaits players.

    Why it matters

    This title is the final installment of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy. The inclusion of automatic leveling follows requests from players of the previous entry, Rebirth, who sought a faster way to experience the campaign.

    What is confirmed

    • Director Naoki Hamaguchi says completionists will easily take over 100 hours to beat the game.
    • Final Fantasy 7 Revelation includes an option for players to automatically level up their characters to avoid grinding.
    • The game is expected to require around 200GB of storage.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The game features a Whirlwind Maze where Sephiroth awaits.

    What to watch next

    • Official confirmation of the final storage requirements
    • Release of specific DLC details mentioned by Hamaguchi
    Sources used for this update (9)
    1. Video Games Chronicle β€” FF7 Revelation director Hamaguchi discusses the game’s 200GB size, DLC plans, and a new Tifa detail
    2. PlayStation.Blog β€” Final Fantasy VII Revelation hands-on report: Into the Whirlwind Maze where Sephiroth awaits
    3. Anime News Network β€” Final Fantasy VII Revelation and Beyond: An Interview with Director Naoki Hamaguchi
    4. TechPowerUp β€” Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Expected to Require Around 200 GB of Storage
    5. IGN β€” Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Will 'Easily Take Over 100 Hours' for Completionists to Beat, Director Teases
    6. www.ign.com β€” Too easy.
    7. gamerant.com β€” Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Just Solved the Biggest Problem With Open-World RPG Side Content
    8. tech.yahoo.com β€” Final Fantasy 7 Revelation lets you automatically level characters and blast through the campaign after Rebirth players begged director Naoki Hamaguchi for a break from the ...
    9. nintendowire.com β€” Final Fantasy VII Revelation introduces automatic leveling for players who wish to skip grinding
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