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Final Fantasy VII Revelation may require over 200GB install, director confirms

Square Enix director Naoki Hamaguchi told Video Games Chronicle at Tokyo Game Show that Final Fantasy VII Revelation could require 200GB or more of storage, exceeding a single UHD Blu-ray's 93.1GB capacity and needing an additional download of 100GB or more. He noted splitting the game across two discs would force compromises on scope or visual fidelity, and confirmed two planned DLC packs covering Vincent and Sephiroth's backstories that could push total storage to 215-220GB.

Nintendo Direct reveals Switch 2 ports of Monster Hunter Wilds and Final Fantasy 7 Revelation

Nintendo's second Direct this week detailed a wave of upcoming Switch 2 releases, including a Monster Hunter Wilds port arriving December 4 and Final Fantasy 7 Revelation launching April 8, 2027 alongside other platforms. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion and the viral hide-and-seek game Meccha Chameleon are both available on Switch 2 immediately, while a remastered Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity – Definitive Edition arrives February 25 with upgraded visuals and all prior DLC.

Sony's Double State of Play Reveals Until Dawn 2, FF7 Revelation Dates, Maneater 2

Sony held two back-to-back State of Play broadcasts featuring release dates for Until Dawn 2 and Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, plus new footage from Marvel's Wolverine, Ghost of Yotei's new Most Wanted survival mode, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, and Metro 2039 running on PS5 Pro. The shows also revealed Maneater 2, a sequel to the shark-action game, along with updates on Crimson Desert DLC and Saros.

Square Enix sets April 8, 2027 release for Final Fantasy VII Revelation

Square Enix announced during a Sony State of Play that Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the concluding chapter of its three-part remake trilogy, will launch April 8, 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2 and PC. The game follows 2020's Remake and 2024's Rebirth, wrapping up the retold story from the original 1997 PlayStation title, including the climactic showdown with Sephiroth. Pre-orders are live for PS5, with bonus summon spells and a Premium Edition offering early access, extra items and future DLC.

Square Enix's Final Fantasy Resonance revives HD-2D turn-based RPG style

Final Fantasy Resonance is an upcoming Square Enix title built on the HD-2D art style, blending sprite-based visuals with modern lighting and particle effects. The game expands on the decade-old mobile title Brave Exvius, reworking its story and cutscenes into a full standalone RPG with towns, side quests, Chocobos, and airships. It also introduces a new turn-based battle system inspired by classic Final Fantasy design.

Sony schedules back-to-back State of Play showcases for September 3

Sony will host two consecutive State of Play livestreams on September 3, starting at 9AM ET, streamable on YouTube and Twitch with subtitled options available. The first broadcast covers PlayStation Studios and global partner titles, including an extended look at Final Fantasy 7 Revelation from Square Enix, followed immediately by a Japan-focused stream spotlighting Asian developers.

Sony schedules back-to-back State of Play and State of Play Japan on September 3

Sony will air two consecutive livestreams on September 3 ahead of Tokyo Game Show, starting at 9AM ET. The first broadcast covers updates from PlayStation Studios and partners worldwide, closing with an extended look at Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, followed immediately by a Japan-focused stream spotlighting Asian developers.

Gamescom Opening Night Live kicks off with Gears of War, Final Fantasy previews

Gamescom's Opening Night Live showcase launched with a two-hour stream hosted by Geoff Keighley, streamed on YouTube and Twitch. The event featured new looks at Gears of War: E-Day, Silent Hill: Townfall, and Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, along with a first glimpse of The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past expansion and updates on Path of Exile 2, Metro 2039, and Valor Mortis.