Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy Set for Nintendo Switch 2 Release, Square Enix Confirms

In the latest installment of Nintendo's Creator's Voice series, Naoki Hamaguchi, the director of the Final Fantasy Remake series, shared exciting news about the future of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. This enhanced version of the 2020 PS4 game, which is the first installment in the remake trilogy, will now be available on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, previously released for PS5 and PC, offers improved graphics and lighting compared to its PS4 counterpart, along with the Intermission DLC featuring the character Yuffie and her adventures in Midgar. Hamaguchi highlighted that the enhanced capabilities of the Switch 2 will allow the game to be fully realized on Nintendo's new handheld platform. "With the power of the Switch 2, we can now recreate Midgar with full specs," he explained.

The portability of the Switch 2 was a significant point of excitement for Hamaguchi. He noted that players could enjoy the game on the go, such as during a commute, and easily share their progress with others. "Being able to play this game on the Switch 2 in handheld mode means you can play it on the train while commuting to work," he said. Additionally, the Switch 2 version will feature GameChat, enabling players to communicate with friends and share their screens in real time.

Hamaguchi expressed his enthusiasm for the game's portability and the potential for a strong partnership between Nintendo and the Final Fantasy brand. "I’m very excited to see this game playable on a portable system," he added. While only Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade has been confirmed for the Switch 2 so far, Hamaguchi hinted at future releases, saying, "I hope players are looking forward to the Final Fantasy VII Remake series on Switch 2," suggesting that subsequent entries like Rebirth and the final chapter of the trilogy might also come to the platform.

This development marks a return to Nintendo consoles for the Final Fantasy series, which originally launched on Nintendo platforms before transitioning to the PlayStation with Final Fantasy VII in 1997. With the remake, fans will finally be able to experience FFVII on Nintendo hardware once again.