Overview

• Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S on January 22, 2026, with previews reporting a strong showing on Nintendo’s hardware.
• Hamaguchi says retaining PS5-level lighting was essential to preserve character expression, while reductions to fog and other post-processing enabled a stable 30fps on Switch 2.
• The physical Switch 2 release uses a Game‑Key Card so players install the game to faster internal storage, addressing cartridge read‑speed limits.
• Hamaguchi notes Xbox development presented issues due to a lack of memory compared with other platforms, even as ports progress smoothly.
• Intergrade adds boost options to help players progress more quickly, with the features also planned for PS5 and PC via updates.