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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Requires A Download Instead Of Shipping Complete On Multiple Discs To Avoid Compromising The ‘Fidelity’ And ‘Quality’
WorldFinal Fantasy 7 Revelation release
The Final Fantasy VII Remake games are massive, with previous titles shipping on two discs. However, Square Enix has decided to change this approach with Revelation.
The game will not include a second disc, instead requiring a download to play, which has sparked controversy among fans.
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- Final Fantasy 7 Revelation requires a download instead of shipping complete on multiple discs
- Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will not ship with a second disc
- This decision was made to avoid compromising the game's 'fidelity' and 'quality'
- The game will be similar to a game key card on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
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- Sep 10Kotaku: Director Naoki Hamaguchi defended the move amid the current uproar over physical games
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