08/07/2026
Hamaguchi (director of Final Fantasy VII Remake, Rebirth, and the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Revelation) said in an interview with Ashif’s Release.
“In terms of my thoughts on physical editions, as a gamer myself, I love them,” Hamaguchi said. “It would be a real shame for that culture to disappear. I think physical games will still be sold in some form in the future, for example as a download code in a box. Moreover, I want physical games to continue — both as a creator and a game fan.”
He believes physical games will still exist in some form (e.g., boxes containing only a download code) and wants them to continue.
The article notes that Hamaguchi has no real power to stop PlayStation’s decision, and he couldn’t even confirm whether Final Fantasy VII Revelation (releasing in the first half of 2027) will get a physical release.
