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Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Hot Springs Add HP Boosts, Bathing Suit Skins, and Rubber Chocobo Mini-Game
XBOX SERIES X · 211 views

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Hot Springs Add HP Boosts, Bathing Suit Skins, and Rubber Chocobo Mini-Game

Square Enix has revealed a new hot springs feature for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation that grants permanent HP increases, unlockable bathing suit skins for party members, and a rubber Chocobo balancing mini-game. Director Naoki Hamaguchi shared the footage during SDCC Málaga, confirming the feature arrives alongside the game's April 8, 2027 launch on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read
Young woman in futuristic cosplay outfit holding a blaster, posing against a neutral background.
NEWS · 106 views

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Director Pushes for Physical Edition Amid Industry Shift

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi is actively advocating for a physical release, but platform regulations and industry trends toward digital-only distribution have left the final SKU lineup undecided. The game launches almost a year before PlayStation's digital-only strategy begins in January 2028, yet titles like Grand Theft Auto 6 are already skipping discs entirely. Hamaguchi acknowledges the challenge but remains committed to delivering something tangible for fans.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read
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NEWS · 105 views

Square Enix Devs Say Final Fantasy 6, 8, 9 Remakes Would Need Four to Five Installments Each

Square Enix developers Naoki Yoshida and Naoki Hamaguchi revealed that remaking Final Fantasy 6, 8, or 9 in the style of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy would likely require four to five installments per game. The developers estimate a Final Fantasy 6 remake could take around 20 years to complete, effectively doubling the development timeline of the FF7 Remake project.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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