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 enhanced version of the 2020 PS4 release, which kicked off the remake trilogy, will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch 2.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, already available on PS5 and PC, offers improved graphics and lighting over the PS4 version, along with the Intermission DLC featuring the adventurous ninja Yuffie exploring Midgar. Thanks to the advanced capabilities of the Switch 2, Hamaguchi announced that it will be possible to bring the full experience of Midgar to Nintendo's latest handheld console. "With the power of the Switch 2, we can now recreate Midgar with full specs," he stated.
The portability of the Switch 2 adds an exciting dimension to the gaming experience. "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," Hamaguchi explained. This feature not only enhances convenience but also fosters community engagement, allowing players to easily share their gameplay and progress with others.
Further enhancing the social aspect, the Switch 2 version will incorporate GameChat, enabling players to communicate with friends and share their screens in real time. Hamaguchi expressed his enthusiasm for the game's potential on a portable system and 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, including Rebirth and the final entry in the trilogy. "I hope players are looking forward to the Final Fantasy VII Remake series on Switch 2," he concluded, suggesting a broader presence of the series on Nintendo's platform.
This announcement marks a significant return for the Final Fantasy series to Nintendo consoles, echoing its origins before the franchise transitioned to the PlayStation 1 with Final Fantasy VII in 1997. With the remake series, fans can now look forward to experiencing this iconic game on Nintendo hardware once again.
