Short version
If you thought you could delete every game on your Switch 2 and magically fit the whole Final Fantasy VII trilogy into 256 GB of internal storage… surprise: you cannot. The three titles together weigh in at about 312 GB, so unless your console grows an extra compartment, a large microSD Express card is mandatory.
How the sizes stack up (prepare your hard-drive therapy)
Here’s the breakdown of each game’s file size on Switch 2:
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade — about 90.4 GB.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth — around 91.5 GB.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation — roughly 130 GB (it ships as a pre-loaded card with a big download).
Together, that’s roughly 312 GB. Deleting every other game on your console still won’t save you — the trilogy simply won’t fit on the internal storage alone.
Why Revelation made the trilogy balloon
There’s no official, dramatic explanation like “we added 38.5 GB of secret chocobo footage,” so it likely comes down to things like higher-resolution assets, lots of cinematics, different compression choices, or just less optimization. Bottom line: Revelation added a chunk that pushed the whole series into storage nightmare territory.
Physical copies aren’t a loophole
If you were planning to buy physical versions to avoid downloads, think again. Even PS5 and Xbox Series physical editions still require mandatory downloads to play — Nintendo at least calls this out on the game card sticker, while the other platforms tend to be less obvious about it.
What you should do (practical steps)
If you want to enjoy the whole trilogy without constantly uninstalling stuff, get a high-capacity microSD Express card. Aim for 1 TB or more if you want room for other games; otherwise, be prepared to shuffle files like a digital Tetris champion.
Final thoughts
TL;DR: The Final Fantasy VII trilogy is huge, Revelation pushed the total past the Switch 2’s built-in storage, and you’ll need extra space to binge them all. Buy the microSD, make some room, and maybe clear a weekend for downloading.
