Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Could Take 100 Hours to Beat

Ever wondered how long it takes to beat a massive RPG? For Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, the answer might be around 100 hours. That's according to game director Naoki Hamaguchi, who estimates that a complete playthrough—including the campaign, side activities, and endgame content—could take up to 100 hours.

Hamaguchi knows this firsthand because he's played through the game 46 times. Yes, you read that right. As part of his job, he has to check every asset and element to ensure a smooth experience for players. "In a standard playthrough from beginning to end, if I were to review and check every single asset and element in the game, it'll easily take over a hundred hours," he told GameSpot. "Obviously, I can't do that in each and every single playthrough. As the director, I don't have enough time for that, so sometimes I would just skip combat and focus on checking the main story. In different playthroughs, I focus on different elements."

So how does he find the time? Hamaguchi explained that he devotes all his time to playtesting, even during the current press tour. "I will try to do these playthroughs as much time as time allows," he said. "Yesterday, during a separate round of interviews, when there was downtime, I actually did bring a PS5 controller, so I checked the latest version of the build. Even on business trips, if there's even a small amount of time that I have available, I'll try to check the latest version of the game to see if there are any issues."

But don't worry—Square Enix respects your time too. Minigames aren't essential to the main campaign, you can skip cutscenes if you want, and pacing has been adjusted to keep the story moving. So you can enjoy the game at your own pace, whether you want to dive into every side activity or just focus on the main story.

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is shaping up to be the biggest entry in the remake trilogy by a considerable margin. It launches for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2 on April 8, 2027. With such a massive world and a dedicated director, it's sure to be an epic adventure.

What do you think? Are you ready to sink 100 hours into Final Fantasy 7 Revelation? Let us know in the comments!