Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is getting a physical version, but it will require an internet connection to download
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the final entry in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series, is receiving a physical release with a significant caveat: players will need to download additional game data to play it on any platform.
Unlike Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth—both of which shipped with complete, playable content on multiple discs—Revelation will come on a single disc. However, this reduction in physical media comes with a notable trade-off: players must have an internet connection to download essential game data before they can play the game. This marks a significant departure from the previous two entries in the remake trilogy, which were fully playable directly from the disc without requiring any downloads (excluding post-launch updates).
The announcement reflects evolving practices around physical game releases in the modern gaming landscape and arrives amid ongoing industry discussion about the role and viability of physical media as a distribution method.