FF7 Rebirth

Data Disc or Play Disc? Which Disc to Insert First

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - Data Disc and Play Disc Which Disc Should You Put in First

The Data Disc and the Play Disc both come with the physical copy of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth (FF7 Rebirth). Learn more on which disc to put in first, which one to use while playing the game, and how to fix the Insert Data Disc error!

Which Disc to Put in First?

Put in the Data Disc to Install the Game

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - Data Disc

When loading Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for the first time, you will need to put in the Data Disc first. This will install essential game files you need to play the game. If you decide to play on a different PS5, you will also need to reinstall the game with the Data Disc.

Put in the Play Disc to Play the Game

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - Play Disc

After the Data Disc is done installing, you can then put in the Play Disc to start the game. Now, you would only need to put in the Play Disc whenever you want to start playing the game.

Insert Data Disc Bug Fix

Insert the Play Disc Instead

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - Insert the Data Disc Error

If you put in the Data Disc first, you may be greeted with an error screen telling you to insert the Data Disc first. To fix the issue, you will need to put the Play Disc instead to install the game files. Afterwards, you can insert the Data Disc to play the game.

Official Acknowledgement from Square Enix

There is an issue where the labels for both discs have been swapped due to a manufacturing issue. This has been officially acknowledged by the Japanese Square Enix Account. Although, it is currently unclear whether this issue affects other regions. Stay tuned for more updates!

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Related Guides

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FF7 Rebirth Guides
FF7 Rebirth - Story WalkthroughStory Walkthrough FF7 Rebirth - BossesBosses
FF7 Rebirth - Side Quests Side Quests FF7 Rebirth - QueenQueen's Blood
FF7 Rebirth - MinigamesMinigames FF7 Rebirth - CharactersCharacters
FF7 Rebirth - Romance and Relationship Guide BannerRomance FF7 Rebirth - World IntelWorld Intel
FF7 Rebirth - Materia PartialMateria FF7 Rebirth - WeaponsWeapons
FF7 Rebirth - ArmorArmor FF7 Rebirth - AccessoriesAccessories
FF7 Rebirth - Limit BreakLimit Breaks Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - Folio Skill TreeFolio Skill Tree
FF7 Rebirth - ChocobosChocobos FF7 Rebirth - Maps and LocationsMaps and Locations
FF7 Rebirth - Combat Simulator PartialCombat Simulator FF7 Rebirth - Materials Partial Crafting Materials
FF7 Rebirth - EnemiesEnemies FF7 Rebirth - News and Game InfoNews and Game Info
FF7 Rebirth - Demo WalkthroughDemo Walkthrough

FF7 Rebirth - Recommended Guides

Beginner's Guide and Getting Started

Guides for Getting Started
Beginner's Guide Best Gameplay Settings
Difficulty Setting Differences Should You Watch The Story So Far?
How to Claim Bonuses How to Skip Chapter 1
Trophy List and Guide List of Controls

Gameplay System Tips and Tricks

Gameplay Tips and Tricks
Combat System Explained Battle Icons and Status Effects Explained
Active and Classic Combat Style Differences First Strike Explained
How to Restore HP and MP How to Change Your Party
How to Pressure and Stagger Enemies How to Fill the ATB Gauge
How to Attack Flying Enemies How to Counter and Parry Attacks
How to Dash (Run) How to Use Terrain Actions
How to Run Away (Fleeing) Chocobo Customization Guide
How to Fix Insert Data Disc Bug How to Fast Travel Across Regions
All Beach Outfits and Which to Choose How to Go Down Ladders Fast
Steal List & Guide: Best Items to Steal Morph List & Guide: Best Items to Morph
What to Spend GP On and All Gold Saucer Items Missable Items, Events, and Quests
Weapon Upgrades Explained How to Get Unbound
How to Take Photos in Photo Mode All Synergy Abilities and How to Use
How to Save the Game and Delete Save Files Shinra Boxes Explained
Weapon Abilities Explained How to Lock On to Enemies
How to Farm GP -

Character Stat Guides

Character Stats Guides
Character Stats Explained What Does Attack Do?
What Does Defense Do? What Does Magic Do?
What Does Magic Defense Do? What Does Magic Attack Do?
What Does Strength Do? What Does Spirit Do?
What Does Vitality Do? What Does Speed Do?
What Does Luck Do? -

Mount Guides

Mount Guides
All Mounts and How to Unlock How to Get the Buggy
How to Get the Tiny Bronco How to Get the Wheelie (Segway)

Farming Guides

Farming Guides
Gil Farming Guide - How to Farm Gil (Money) Fast AP Farming Guide - How to Farm AP Fast
EXP Farming Guide - How to Level Up Fast How to Increase Party Level and Rewards
Moogle Medal Farming Guide SP Farming Guide - How to Farm SP Fast

Post-Game Guides

Post-Game Guides
Chapter Select and New Game Plus Explained Post-Game Content and How to Get 100% Clear
Hard Mode Difficulty Guide List of All Manuscripts Guide
All Johnny's Treasure Trove Locations How to Recover MP in Hard Mode

Story Guides

Story Guides
How to Escape the Depths How to Get Into the Crow's Nest
How to Get the Gondola Ticket How to Wake Up the Dead Businessmen
Should You Pay 2,000 Gil to the Bandits? Swindling Seminar Solution
Which Direction Should You Set the Minecart? World Intel Guide and Rewards
Which Direction Should You Set the Minecart? All Pirate Relic Locations
Which Gift to Choose for Aerith? How to Unlock the Elevator with Yuffie
Point of No Return -

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