Overview
- Final Fantasy 7 Remake is expected to arrive on the upcoming Switch 2 console.
- Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is reportedly set to join it on the same platform.
- Both titles are also rumored to be launching for the Xbox Series X/S.
According to renowned industry insider NateTheHate, the beloved Final Fantasy 7 Remake is heading to the forthcoming Switch 2. This insider also hinted that at least one more Final Fantasy title has already been approved for release on Nintendo’s next generation console.
Originally released for the PS4 in April 2020, the first installment of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy was followed by an enhanced version known as Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade for the PS5, which debuted in June 2021 and later became available on PC in December of the same year.
The news about the upcoming port for the Switch 2 was shared during a podcast episode aired on January 10. NateTheHate confirmed that the sequel, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, is also in the pipeline for the new console.
Watch the podcast here
Watch the podcast here
Rumored Xbox Ports for FF7 Titles
NateTheHate indicated that the potential releases of Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth on the Switch 2 are part of Square Enix’s broader strategy for multi-platform publishing, unveiled in May 2024. Alongside their arrival on Nintendo’s console, both games are anticipated to land on the Xbox Series X/S. The integration of Final Fantasy 7 Remake onto Microsoft’s current-gen consoles is expected in 2025, followed by Rebirth in 2026, according to NateTheHate. While specific release dates for the Switch 2 versions remain unspecified, they may align with the Xbox schedule. Despite these developments, the potential for the third installment in the trilogy to go multi-platform exists, but it won’t launch simultaneously due to existing timed exclusivity arrangements with Sony.
The timeline for confirming the updated versions of Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth remains uncertain. However, there is speculation that one of these titles could be officially announced during the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct set for January 23, 2025. Before any confirmation can occur regarding the Switch 2 versions, Nintendo must first present the new console, a reveal the company has promised to happen before the end of the fiscal year 2024, which concludes on March 31. Historically, while major entries in Square Enix’s flagship series have largely bypassed the Switch, the publisher has nonetheless shown consistent support for the platform, releasing 16 titles from the franchise to date, with the latest being the original six entries as of April 2023.
Comprehensive List of Final Fantasy Games on Switch
|
Game Title |
Release Date |
|---|---|
|
Final Fantasy 15 Pocket Edition HD |
September 13, 2018 |
|
World of Final Fantasy Maxima |
November 6, 2018 |
|
Final Fantasy 9 |
February 13, 2019 |
|
Final Fantasy 7 |
March 26, 2019 |
|
Final Fantasy 8 Remastered |
September 3, 2019 |
|
Final Fantasy 10/10-2 HD Remaster |
April 16, 2019 |
|
Final Fantasy 12: The Zodiac Age |
April 30, 2019 |
|
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition |
August 27, 2020 |
|
Collection of SaGa Final Fantasy Legend |
December 15, 2020 |
|
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion |
December 13, 2022 |
|
Final Fantasy 1 |
April 19, 2023 |
|
Final Fantasy 2 |
April 19, 2023 |
|
Final Fantasy 3 |
April 19, 2023 |
|
Final Fantasy 4 |
April 19, 2023 |
|
Final Fantasy 5 |
April 19, 2023 |
|
Final Fantasy 6 |
April 19, 2023 |
During the same podcast, NateTheHate mentioned that titles such as Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 are also planned for release on the Switch 2 and PS5, with both anticipated to launch in 2025.
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