Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Director Fought for Physical Discs

Director Naoki Hamaguchi recently shared that he worked hard to ensure the latest entry in the Final Fantasy 7 project received a physical release. Even though the modern gaming landscape is moving toward digital only content, Hamaguchi wanted to keep the physical format alive for fans who collect these games.

This news arrives as fans grapple with the reality that the physical version of the game will not contain the full experience on the disc. Unlike the previous titles that shipped on multiple discs to hold all the data, this version requires a significant download to play the entire game. The disc will only hold the opening portion of the journey.

It is a difficult situation for physical media collectors who prefer having the complete game ready to play offline. Hamaguchi explained that he did his best during internal discussions to find a better solution, but the technical requirements of the massive game made a full disc version impossible. Fans can expect the game to launch soon, with the download update being a mandatory step for players picking up the physical edition.