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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Director Explains Download Requirement

Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, has clarified the necessity of a download for the physical disc version of the game. He explained that due to the game's extensive content and the limitations of physical media, a mandatory download is required to ensure players have access to the complete experience. This approach allows for updates and patches to be included, providing the most current version of the game. AI

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Director Explains Download Requirement

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