In the latest installment of Nintendo's Creator's Voice series, Naoki Hamaguchi, the director of the Final Fantasy Remake series, shared exciting news about the future of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. This expanded version of the 2020 PS4 release, which kicked off the remake trilogy and significantly enhances the original 1997 PS1 RPG, is set to make its debut on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, currently available on PS5 and PC, boasts enhancements over the PS4 version, including improved graphics and lighting, along with the addition of the Intermission DLC. This DLC introduces players to the adventures of the spirited ninja Yuffie in Midgar.
Hamaguchi expressed enthusiasm about the capabilities of the Switch 2, stating, "With the power of the Switch 2, we can now recreate Midgar with full specs." He highlighted the advantage of the console's portability, noting, "Being able to play this game on the Switch 2 in handheld mode means you can play it on the train while commuting to work." This feature is expected to enhance the social aspect of gaming, allowing players to easily share their experiences and progress with others.
The Switch 2 version will also introduce GameChat, a feature that allows players to communicate with friends during gameplay and share their screens in real time. Hamaguchi is optimistic about this development, saying, "I'm very excited to see this game playable on a portable system," and he hopes to foster a strong partnership between Nintendo and the Final Fantasy brand.
While only Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade has been confirmed for the Switch 2 so far, Hamaguchi hinted at the possibility of future releases in the series on this platform, including Rebirth and the concluding chapter of the trilogy. He concluded with, "I hope players are looking forward to the Final Fantasy VII Remake series on Switch 2."
This move marks a significant return to Nintendo platforms for the Final Fantasy series, which originally launched on Nintendo consoles before transitioning to the PlayStation 1 with Final Fantasy VII in 1997. With the remake series, fans will finally see this iconic title on Nintendo hardware once again.
