Ethan Crossfield 
Players planning to buy Final Fantasy 7 Revelation should prepare for a potentially major storage commitment. Director Naoki Hamaguchi says the open-world finale could need approximately 200GB at launch, which would make it the largest entry in the Remake trilogy by installation size. The game is scheduled to launch worldwide on April 8, and physical console buyers will still need to download additional data.
What changed for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation
Revelation is designed as the climactic conclusion to the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy and will expand the adventure into a broad open-world JRPG. Players are expected to explore locations including Mideel and Wutai, giving the game a larger geographical and content footprint than its predecessors. That scale appears to be reflected in the projected install size. In an interview at Tokyo Game Show 2026, Hamaguchi said the final requirement could reach roughly 200GB by the time the game ships. The figure is not presented as a final confirmed specification, so the finished installation may change before release.
Who needs to clear space before launch
The storage concern applies to both digital buyers and players purchasing physical copies for PS5 or Xbox Series X. Square Enix plans to ship Revelation on a single game disc, meaning the disc will not contain the complete playable installation. Extra data will therefore be required on console, regardless of format. The decision was described as a way to avoid reducing the game's quality or raising manufacturing costs through a multi-disc release. Disc capacity also creates a practical challenge: PS5 media can hold up to 100GB, while Xbox Series X discs cap at 50GB. A fully on-disc version at approximately 200GB would consequently require at least two PS5 discs or four Xbox Series X discs.
What comes next for the game
Revelation's April 8 launch remains the key date for players deciding whether to pre-order or wait for final technical details. Pre-orders are available through the Square Enix Store and other retailers, but the projected file size makes available storage worth checking before release. Square Enix also has two planned DLC expansions in development. One will expand Sephiroth's story and the other will focus on Vincent. Hamaguchi compared their intended scope to Yuffie's story in the Intermission expansion, although the timeline placement for both additions has not been disclosed.
What players should know
- The anticipated install size is approximately 200GB, but the final requirement has not been confirmed.
- That would exceed Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade's 94GB Steam requirement and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's 159GB installation.
- Physical PS5 and Xbox Series X editions are expected to require additional downloads because the game is planned for one disc.
- The projected size could mean at least two PS5 discs or four Xbox Series X discs for a fully on-disc release.
- Two DLC expansions are planned, covering Sephiroth and Vincent in separate stories.
Reported installation sizes
| Game | Reported size | Platform or note |
|---|---|---|
| Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade | 94GB | Steam |
| Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth | 159GB | Installation size cited in the source |
| Final Fantasy 7 Revelation | Approximately 200GB | Projected requirement at launch |
Expert View
The projected 200GB requirement is significant, but it is not yet a final technical specification. Players with limited console storage have a clear reason to plan ahead or wait for the confirmed size. The single-disc approach may be inconvenient, especially on Xbox Series X, yet Square Enix is prioritizing the intended scope and quality of this trilogy finale over avoiding a large download.
