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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will be "around 200GB" says game director, as he details Sephiroth and Vincent Valentine DLC plans

Square Enix’s upcoming Final Fantasy VII Revelation demands a massive ~200 GB install, sparking gamer concerns over storage.

By Archynetys Intelligence Desk · Published September 20, 2026 06:50 UTC · Updated September 20, 2026 06:50 UTC

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Director Naoki Hamaguchi told AnimeNewsNetwork in an interview that Final Fantasy VII Revelation will require around 200 GB of storage, a figure that dwarf typical modern titles. No outlet presented a differing storage figure, so the reports are consistent.

The announcement signals that players will need sizable disk space, potentially prompting upgrades to SSDs or external drives, while Square Enix positions the title to attract fans eager for high‑resolution assets and new character expansions.

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Coverage (4)

Final Fantasy VII Revelation and Beyond: An Interview with Director Naoki Hamaguchi
animenewsnetwork.com · 1d ago
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Expected to Require Around 200 GB of Storage
TechPowerUp · 1d ago
FFVII Revelation Director Explains 200GB File Size
Siliconera · 1d ago
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation install size is “around 200GB”, admits director Naoki Hamaguchi
frvr.com · 1d ago

The obvious questions

What storage capacity does Final Fantasy VII Revelation require?

The director said it will be around 200 GB.

Which characters are slated for downloadable content?

Sephiroth and Vincent Valentine.

Which outlets reported the size and DLC details?

AnimeNewsNetwork, TechPowerUp, Siliconera and frvr.com.

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