Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is shaping up to be a gargantuan title, with director Naoki Hamaguchi revealing in a VGC interview that the upcoming JRPG is targeting an install size of approximately 200GB. This figure positions it as one of the largest games ever released and a significant outlier for single-player RPGs.
This substantial size comes amidst a physical release that will require additional downloads beyond the two Blu-ray discs included in the box. Hamaguchi acknowledged the growing discussion around large game installations, stating, "Things are still getting worked out, but it’s probably going to be around 200GB of game. I understand there are a lot of opinions about this topic, but at the end of the day, the fact is we need to overcome the hardware to a certain extent."
For context, the Final Fantasy 7 Remake required 100GB of space on PC, and its follow-up, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, needs 155GB. The complete Remake trilogy is expected to occupy a staggering 455GB. This contrasts sharply with the original PlayStation 1 Final Fantasy 7, which, despite its ambition, comprised roughly 1.5GB of data across three CDs.
The 200GB requirement arrives at a time when storage space is at a premium, exacerbated by supply chain issues affecting hardware availability. While titles like Call of Duty have also become notorious for their large footprints, they often offer modular installation options. However, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's sheer scale and anticipated content may justify the significant storage demand for its dedicated fanbase.