Final Fantasy 7 Revelation’s PS5 physical edition will ship on one Blu-ray disc, but it will not contain the full game. Square Enix says an internet connection is required to download additional game data before the physical version can be played, according to Push Square and the publisher’s launch announcement.
That makes the physical copy a disc-backed download rather than a complete offline version. The PS5 edition is due on April 8, 2027, alongside the Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 and PC versions.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation PS5 physical edition needs a download
Square Enix has not stated the size of the additional PS5 download. The publisher does confirm that the Switch 2 version requires at least 130GB of available storage, but that figure should not be presented as the PS5 requirement. Push Square expects a similar or larger install on Sony’s console, although that remains an estimate rather than a confirmed specification.
The reason is straightforward: the complete game is too large for the disc format being used. Unlike Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, which shipped across two PS5 discs, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will use one Blu-ray and rely on downloaded data to fill in the rest.
The same requirement applies to the physical Xbox Series X|S version. On Switch 2, the game is distributed as a Game-Key Card, with the full download required on first launch. Square Enix says the Switch 2 version needs an internet connection and at least 130GB of free storage.
What is included in the physical editions?
Square Enix lists standard and Deluxe physical editions for the game. Day-one copies include a Magic: The Gathering—Final Fantasy Final Showdown promo card while stocks last, while the Deluxe Edition adds a physical soundtrack, art book and steelbook case.
The download requirement does not change the release date: Final Fantasy 7 Revelation launches on April 8, 2027. Tbreak previously covered the release date and the game’s simultaneous launch across platforms. Our report on Marvel’s Wolverine shipping as a fully playable PS5 disc covers the opposite case; this is the separate detail affecting anyone planning to buy a boxed copy.
Does the Final Fantasy 7 Revelation PS5 disc contain the full game?
No. Square Enix says the physical PS5 version requires an internet connection to download additional game data before it can be played.
How large is the Final Fantasy 7 Revelation PS5 download?
Square Enix has not confirmed the PS5 download size. The publisher only specifies at least 130GB of available storage for the Switch 2 version.
When does Final Fantasy 7 Revelation release?
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation launches on April 8, 2027, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2 and PC.
