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FFVII Remake Intergrade Sets January 22 Launch on Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S

Director Naoki Hamaguchi says Switch 2 keycard installs enable PS5-like load times with strong visual fidelity.

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Cloud in Final Fantasy VII Intergrade
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Overview

  • Square Enix confirmed Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade will release on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S on January 22, 2026.
  • Hands-on at Tokyo Game Show 2025 reported visuals and performance comparable to high-end versions, with Digital Foundry’s John Linneman calling it the best-looking Switch 2 title he has seen.
  • Hamaguchi cited platform-specific optimization and the Switch 2’s keycard install format for fast loading, noting power consumption was the main challenge.
  • Square Enix said a Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S port of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is in active development, and the trilogy’s third entry is being built for PS5, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with no Switch 2 dates announced.
  • The Intergrade port does not add new story content but includes an optional streamlined progression system to ease difficulty for players who want a lighter experience.