‘I did my best’: Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director says he argued for physical version
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi states he did his best to secure a physical disc release for the upcoming role-playing game. Speaking to Radio Times, Hamaguchi explained that he pushed Square Enix for a boxed version because he really likes physical media, although he acknowledged that the final product lineup rests with the publishing team. The decision arrives as the video game industry moves toward a future where physical media is essentially disc-less. Fans previously asked for a full disc version of the game.
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- ✓ Naoki Hamaguchi stated that he did his best to fight for a physical disc release of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation.
- ✓ Hamaguchi told Radio Times that he pushed Square Enix for a boxed release because he really likes physical media.
- ✓ Hamaguchi noted that the product lineup decision is ultimately up to the publishing team.
What changed
Director Naoki Hamaguchi publicly confirmed that he personally argued for a physical edition of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation despite industry trends.
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FF7 Revelation Director Fought for Disc Release
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi states he did his best to secure a physical disc release for the upcoming role-playing game. Speaking to Radio Times, Hamaguchi explained that he pushed Square Enix for a boxed version because he really likes physical media, although he acknowledged that the final product lineup rests with the publishing team. The decision arrives as the video game industry moves toward a future where physical media is essentially disc-less. Fans previously asked for a full disc version of the game.
Why it matters
Physical media availability has become a contentious issue for major game releases as publishers increasingly shift toward digital-only distribution models. Square Enix split the development team for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation into two groups earlier in 2026. The struggle to secure a physical edition reflects broader friction between creative developers who value tangible releases and corporate publishing strategies aimed at digital distribution.
What is confirmed
- Naoki Hamaguchi stated that he did his best to fight for a physical disc release of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation.
- Hamaguchi told Radio Times that he pushed Square Enix for a boxed release because he really likes physical media.
- Hamaguchi noted that the product lineup decision is ultimately up to the publishing team.
What to watch next
- Further official details from Square Enix regarding the precise disc-to-download ratio for the physical release of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation.
- Any additional statements from Naoki Hamaguchi concerning fan feedback about the physical edition.
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- techpowerup.com — Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Says He "Did His Best" to Fight for a Physical Release
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- shattered.io — Square Enix Splits FF7 Revelation Into 2 Dev Teams [2026]
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