Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy VII Revelation will launch on April 8, 2027, across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. While a physical release is planned, all retail versions will require a mandatory internet connection to download additional game data before they are playable.
The conclusion to the remake trilogy marks a significant shift in distribution policy for Square Enix. Unlike the previous two entries, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth shipped on two discs to ensure the game was content-complete on physical media. Revelation will instead ship on a single Blu-ray for PlayStation and Xbox users, making a digital download a prerequisite for gameplay.
Physical Media Constraints and the Switch 2 Game-Key
The mandatory download is a response to the game’s massive scale. While the exact file size for PlayStation and Xbox has not been disclosed, the Nintendo Switch 2 version requires at least 130 GB of available storage space. This file size represents over half of the console’s internal storage.
The nature of the physical release varies by platform. PS5 and Xbox Series X/S owners will receive a disc containing a portion of the game, but they must still access servers to finish the installation. Switch 2 owners face a steeper requirement; the physical release will be distributed as a Game-Key Card
, meaning the entire game must be downloaded after the card is inserted.
“An internet connection is required to download additional game data in order to play the physical version of the game.”
Square Enix, official press release
Pricing Tiers and Collector’s Editions
Square Enix is offering a wide array of editions, ranging from standard digital copies to high-end physical collectibles.
| Edition | Price | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition | $69.99 | Physical copy with Magic: The Gathering card or Amazon poster |
| Physical Deluxe | $99.99 | Mini-soundtrack, artbook, and steelbook case |
| Digital Premium | $99.99 | Story Expansion Pass and 24-hour early access |
| Premium Plus | $109.99 | Digital soundtrack, artbook, and in-game items |
| Collector’s Edition | $349.99 | Statues of Cloud, Zack, and Sephiroth, plus Deluxe Edition content |
For those looking to own the entire trilogy, a Trilogy Edition is available for $84.99, granting immediate digital access to Remake and Rebirth. In Japan, a more exclusive 77,777 yen (£380 / $500) ‘Complete Edition’ will be sold, featuring display stands for all three games and a serial number on the Revelation stand.
Gameplay Expansions and the Highwind Overworld
Beyond the logistics of the launch, director Naoki Hamaguchi has detailed how Revelation expands the scope of the series. The game features a vast open world where players can explore via the Highwind airship and utilize a new grappling gun to scale rooftops.
Combat and traversal are further augmented by Piko, a chocobo companion who serves as both a mount and a combat ally. The game also introduces a dynamic character-switching feature for instant party swaps during exploration. For those focused on the series’ tactical side, the Queen’s Blood minigame returns with a new storyline centered on Red XIII.
Post-launch support is already confirmed. Hamaguchi announced story DLC focusing on the characters Sephiroth and Vincent.
The shift toward hybrid physical releases—where a disc exists but the game remains unplayable without a download—creates a situation for collectors. While it prevents the “empty box” scenario of purely digital codes, it removes the autonomy of physical ownership that the first two games in the trilogy provided.
