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FF7 Remake Hits Switch 2 as Director Confirms Rebirth Build, Optimization Underway

Naoki Hamaguchi describes a lower-spec target that required careful compromises to reach consistent playability.

Overview

  • Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade launched on January 22 for Nintendo Switch 2, with releases also on Xbox Series X|S and PC.
  • Early assessments praise a smooth experience on Switch 2 achieved through visible trade-offs such as reduced resolution and pared-back detail.
  • The director says the project was difficult because the game was originally built around PlayStation 5 capabilities.
  • A version of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for Switch 2 is already built, with engineers now focused on optimization and polish as further updates are promised soon.
  • The 1997 original arrives on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack on February 4, expanding the franchise’s presence on Nintendo platforms.