A major development has just been shared regarding the future of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy: Square Enix is officially bringing the entire series to Nintendo’s next-generation console, the Switch 2. This exciting update came directly from Naoki Hamaguchi, the director of the Final Fantasy VII Remake series, during a recent appearance in Nintendo’s Creator’s Voice video series.
The first game in the trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, which initially launched as an enhanced version of the 2020 PS4 title for the PlayStation 5, will be the first to make its way to Nintendo’s upcoming hardware. Intergrade not only polished the original release with improved visuals and refined lighting effects but also bundled in the Intermission DLC—a standalone adventure featuring the energetic ninja Yuffie as she navigates the underbelly of Midgar on a special mission. The title is currently available on both PS5 and PC, but this marks the first time it will be playable on a Nintendo device.
Hamaguchi emphasized that the technical enhancements of the Switch 2 are what made this possible. According to him, the handheld is now powerful enough to faithfully render complex environments like Midgar, which required significant processing power in its original remake form. He expressed enthusiasm about the potential for fans to experience the game in portable mode, noting that players can now bring the deep, cinematic RPG experience with them wherever they go—whether it’s during their daily commute or a weekend trip.
The director also revealed that the Switch 2 version of the game will come with added social features, including a GameChat function. This will allow players to voice chat with friends and share their gameplay in real time, making for a more connected and collaborative experience even in a primarily single-player RPG. Hamaguchi expressed his excitement about this social dimension and said he hoped it would help foster new conversations and experiences around the game.
While only Intergrade has been officially confirmed at this stage, Hamaguchi hinted strongly that the full trilogy will ultimately arrive on the platform. His closing remarks suggested that the team’s vision includes bringing not just Remake but also Rebirth and the final installment—still in development—to Nintendo’s ecosystem. That means Switch 2 players could eventually experience Cloud Strife’s entire reimagined journey from start to finish on one system.
This announcement is significant not only because of the game’s technical demands but also because of what it represents historically. Final Fantasy began life on Nintendo hardware back in the days of the NES and SNES, but the series made a pivotal shift to PlayStation with the release of the original Final Fantasy VII in 1997. That transition was seen as a major moment in gaming history, as it marked Square’s move to CD-ROM technology and a new console generation. Now, nearly three decades later, the remake of that same groundbreaking title is returning to Nintendo platforms—this time in full 3D glory.
Fans of both Final Fantasy and Nintendo can look forward to a major reunion as the legendary series prepares to make its mark on the Switch 2. While no exact release date has been given yet, anticipation is already building as players imagine stepping into Midgar—and beyond—on the go.
