Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Is a 130GB Download on Switch 2 Game-Key Card
Square Enix has dated Final Fantasy VII Revelation for 8 April 2027, and the Nintendo Switch 2 version arrives as a Game-Key Card that pulls a 130GB download the first time you launch it. The card in the box is a licence, not the game data, so nothing plays until that download finishes.
Revelation is the third and final entry in the Remake trilogy. It launches the same day on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and the Xbox app on Windows.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation file size: 130GB on Switch 2
130GB is the number to plan around. A Switch 2 ships with 256GB of internal storage, and a chunk of that is already spoken for by the system software, so a single game claiming half the drive is a real problem if you keep more than a couple of large titles installed. Anyone buying the physical card should budget for a microSD Express card at the same time.
Game-Key Cards behave differently from a normal cartridge. The card must stay in the slot to play, but the data lives on your console's storage, which means you need both the card and the free space. You can lend or resell the card the way you would any physical game — you just cannot skip the download. That is the opposite of how Oblivion Remastered shipped on Switch 2, where the cartridge carried the full game.
For scale, the earlier two Remake games came in noticeably smaller on Switch 2, in the low-90GB range according to published reports. Revelation is a jump of roughly 40GB on top of that. It is also well clear of leaner Switch 2 releases such as the 15.9GB DayZ port.
What PS5 and Xbox Series X|S buyers have to download
Disc buyers are not exempt. Square Enix's store listings state that the physical PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions require an internet connection to download additional game data before you can play. The disc gets you most of the way there rather than all of it, which is now standard for games of this size.
Square Enix has not published per-platform install figures for PS5, Xbox Series X|S or PC. Expect those to appear on the storefront listings closer to launch, and expect the PC number to be the largest of the set if the trilogy's earlier releases are any guide.
Every Final Fantasy 7 Revelation edition and price
Pre-orders are live across storefronts and retailers. The digital and physical line-ups differ, so check which one you are actually looking at:
- Standard / Day One Edition — $69.99: the base game. The physical Day One version adds a Magic: The Gathering promo card.
- Premium Edition (digital) — $99.99: base game, Story Expansion Pass, the Reclaimant Choker accessory and 24-hour early access.
- Premium Plus Edition (digital) — $109.99: everything in Premium plus a digital art book, a digital mini-soundtrack, the Polydroid Alexander Summon Materia, the Nymphwing Bracelet and the Risk Taker's Choker.
- Deluxe Edition (physical) — $99.99: base game, mini-soundtrack CD, hardback art book and a steelbook case.
- Collector's Edition — $350: a Cloud, Zack and Sephiroth statue, the Story Expansion Pass and the Premium Plus in-game items.
Every pre-order, at every tier, includes the Mecha-Chocobo and Moogle Summon Materia. Prices above are the US figures Square Enix has listed; regional pricing varies by storefront, so check your local listing rather than converting.
The 24-hour early access is a paid tier, not a pre-order perk — it starts at the $99.99 Premium Edition. If you only want to play a day early on 7 April, that is the cheapest route to it.
What the Story Expansion Pass covers
The Story Expansion Pass bundles two story-focused DLC episodes, one built around Sephiroth and one around Vincent and the Turks. Square Enix has not given release windows, individual pricing or runtimes for either. Both are included with the Premium, Premium Plus and Collector's editions; whether the pass will be sold separately has not been confirmed.
Nothing here changes the base game's content on any platform. The Switch 2 build is the same game with the same day-one release date as the console versions — it is the delivery method, not the release, that is different. Switch 2 owners weighing up storage should also factor in the hardware's recent UK price change and the wave of large first-party updates like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe version 4.0.0.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Final Fantasy 7 Revelation on Switch 2?
The Switch 2 version requires a 130GB download. The physical release is a Game-Key Card, so the card holds a licence rather than the game data and the full 130GB must be downloaded the first time you launch it. A Switch 2 has 256GB of internal storage, so most buyers will want a microSD Express card.
When does Final Fantasy 7 Revelation release?
It launches on 8 April 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and the Xbox app. Buyers of the $99.99 Premium Edition or higher get access 24 hours earlier, on 7 April.
Do the PS5 and Xbox disc versions need a download?
Yes. Square Enix's store listings state the physical PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions require an internet connection to download additional game data before you can play. Square Enix has not published the exact install size for either console.
What is a Game-Key Card and can I still resell it?
A Game-Key Card is a Switch 2 card that unlocks a download instead of storing the game. The card must stay in the slot while you play, and you can lend, trade or resell it like any physical game. What you cannot do is skip the download or play without the free storage space.
What is in the Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Story Expansion Pass?
The pass includes two story-focused DLC episodes, one centred on Sephiroth and one on Vincent and the Turks. It comes bundled with the Premium, Premium Plus and Collector's editions. Square Enix has not announced release dates, standalone pricing or how long each episode runs.
