Square Enix has confirmed that the final chapter of its reimagined trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, is scheduled for a worldwide release on 8 April 2027. The launch is timed to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the original 1997 title.
The Japanese publisher has revealed that the game will launch simultaneously across multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store), and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. However, the scale of the concluding chapter means that even those purchasing physical copies will face significant storage requirements.
Unlike the previous entry, Rebirth, which was distributed on two discs, the physical editions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X will ship on a single Blu-ray disc. To access the full game, players will be required to connect to the internet to download additional data.
The technical requirements are particularly high for the Nintendo Switch 2 version. According to Square Enix, the physical “Game-Key card” edition for the Nintendo console will require a mandatory download of at least 130GB. For many users, this could occupy more than half of the console’s internal storage, potentially necessitating the use of external memory cards.
The massive file size is attributed to the expanded scope of the game’s world and several new gameplay systems. Final Fantasy VII Revelation will introduce a pilotable Highwind airship, allowing players to navigate the open-world map freely. Additionally, a new combat mechanic known as ‘FITS’ (Function-Integrated Tactical Suitwear) will be introduced, providing characters with job-based tactical roles during encounters.
Digital pre-orders for the title have already gone live on several storefronts. Detailed information regarding the different editions and hardware specifications can be found on the official Square Enix website.
The move toward mandatory downloads for physical media is being viewed by industry analysts as part of a wider shift toward digital-only distribution models, which some predict could become the standard for major publishers as early as 2028. For now, however, the requirement for a 130GB download alongside a physical purchase remains a significant technical hurdle for players with slower internet connections or limited hard drive space.
