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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Xbox Preload Hits 169.36 GB

Simon Ellis 1 min read

Square Enix releases a massive 169.36 GB preload for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Xbox, exceeding PS5 size and challenging Series S storage limits.

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Square Enix has released a preload for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on and Series S consoles. The file size now stands at 169.36 GB. This update arrives ahead of the game's official launch window.

Massive file size forces players to clear space on Series S and Switch 2 consoles

The massive storage requirement creates potential issues for some hardware configurations. Base model consoles ship with only 512 GB of internal storage. Players may need to remove other large titles, such as Forza Horizon 6 at 130 GB, to make room for the RPG. The Switch 2 version reportedly requires 102 GB, which presents a similar constraint given its 256 GB base drive and reliance on MicroSD Express cards.

Game Director Naoki Hamaguchi has acknowledged optimization challenges during development for the handheld platform. The Xbox preload size also exceeds the 145 GB footprint of the original release from 2024. This comparison highlights a continued trend toward larger game installations across current-generation hardware.

Square Enix scheduled the title's launch for June 3rd following its initial January debut on Xbox consoles.

Source: NotebookCheck

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