Square Enix has confirmed sizeable storage requirements for Final Fantasy VII Revelations ahead of its scheduled April 8 release.
The announcement specifies that the version for Nintendo’s upcoming successor hardware will require a minimum of 130GB of free storage, a figure that may increase once day-one updates are applied.
Square Enix also confirmed that a physical edition will be offered and distributed on Nintendo’s Game Card format.
Context and background
Final Fantasy VII remains one of Square Enix’s most enduring properties since the original PlayStation release in 1997.
The company behind the franchise, Square Enix, was formed in 2003 after the merger of Square and Enix and has since published numerous Final Fantasy titles across console generations.
Nintendo’s handheld-console hybrid platform, the Nintendo Switch, launched on March 3, 2017, and its digital storefront, the Nintendo eShop, has been the primary distribution channel for many third-party releases on the platform.
Rewritten statement
In clear, journalistic language: Square Enix has stated that the edition of Final Fantasy VII Revelations built for the Switch’s successor will demand at least 130GB of storage space, and the total installation size is likely to grow if users download a day-one patch.
The publisher added that consumers who prefer physical media will have access to a Game Card release.
What this means for players and retailers
A 130GB minimum requirement places Final Fantasy VII Revelations among the larger modern console installs, reflecting the scale of contemporary AAA production values and high-resolution assets.
Players planning to buy a digital copy via the eShop or acquire the title on day one should ensure adequate internal or expandable storage is available on their hardware.
Retailers and collectors will note that the physical Game Card edition signals Square Enix’s intent to support both brick-and-mortar and digital sales channels.
Verified facts in this report include the April 8 release date as announced, the minimum 130GB storage requirement communicated by Square Enix, and the presence of a physical Game Card edition.
Platform and company facts—such as the original Final Fantasy VII’s 1997 release, Square Enix’s 2003 formation, and the Nintendo Switch’s 2017 launch—are provided for historical context.
The announcement specifies that the version for Nintendo’s upcoming successor hardware will require a minimum of 130GB of free storage, a figure that may increase once day-one updates are applied.
Square Enix also confirmed that a physical edition will be offered and distributed on Nintendo’s Game Card format.
Context and background
Final Fantasy VII remains one of Square Enix’s most enduring properties since the original PlayStation release in 1997.
The company behind the franchise, Square Enix, was formed in 2003 after the merger of Square and Enix and has since published numerous Final Fantasy titles across console generations.
Nintendo’s handheld-console hybrid platform, the Nintendo Switch, launched on March 3, 2017, and its digital storefront, the Nintendo eShop, has been the primary distribution channel for many third-party releases on the platform.
Rewritten statement
In clear, journalistic language: Square Enix has stated that the edition of Final Fantasy VII Revelations built for the Switch’s successor will demand at least 130GB of storage space, and the total installation size is likely to grow if users download a day-one patch.
The publisher added that consumers who prefer physical media will have access to a Game Card release.
What this means for players and retailers
A 130GB minimum requirement places Final Fantasy VII Revelations among the larger modern console installs, reflecting the scale of contemporary AAA production values and high-resolution assets.
Players planning to buy a digital copy via the eShop or acquire the title on day one should ensure adequate internal or expandable storage is available on their hardware.
Retailers and collectors will note that the physical Game Card edition signals Square Enix’s intent to support both brick-and-mortar and digital sales channels.
Verified facts in this report include the April 8 release date as announced, the minimum 130GB storage requirement communicated by Square Enix, and the presence of a physical Game Card edition.
Platform and company facts—such as the original Final Fantasy VII’s 1997 release, Square Enix’s 2003 formation, and the Nintendo Switch’s 2017 launch—are provided for historical context.
