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As hype builds for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Remake and Rebirth continue to sell well

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation drives sustained franchise interest as director Naoki Hamaguchi outlines the scope and physical media limitations of the upcoming title.

By · Published August 3, 2026 at 01:28 UTC · Updated August 3, 2026 at 05:24 UTC

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What happened

Director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed that each character in the upcoming game will be limited to four jobs, citing the increasing complexity of game development. Furthermore, while the director expressed a desire for a physical release, he noted that Sony is shifting its focus toward digital distribution, leaving the availability of a physical edition unconfirmed.

Additional details provided by GamesRadar+, Vice, AUTOMATON, and Eurogamer confirm that any planned DLC for Revelation will not extend the main narrative. While player feedback remains a factor in the ongoing development process, specific production timelines for these features or a definitive final retail strategy have not been established.

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Questions people are asking

Will there be downloadable content for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation?

Yes, but the director has confirmed that any planned DLC will not continue the main story.

How many jobs will characters have in Revelation?

Each character is limited to four jobs.

Will Revelation have a physical disc edition?

It is currently uncertain; the director stated he wants a physical version, but Sony is trending toward digital releases.

Topics

Final Fantasy 7 Naoki Hamaguchi Sony Video Games Square Enix

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