Summary:
- Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is finally making it to Switch 2 and Xbox in early next year.
- The game will feature the entire Midgar story, updated graphics, and faster loading times as compared to the PS5.
- There’s a pre-order bonus that will get the players the 1997 Final Fantasy VII for free for a limited time.
Well, finally, all lucky Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2 players can breathe a sigh of relief. Square Enix just made the announcement we’ve all been waiting for: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is confirmed to launch next year on these platforms. Now players beyond PlayStation will finally be able to experience this fantastic RPG journey that we’ve all come to remember from the past few years.
Release Date and Platforms
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade will be hitting the Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2 on January 22, 2026. This is the first time the expanded remake will be hitting Xbox hardware since its initial release.
Square Enix announced this during a September 2025 Nintendo Direct presentation. Now, it’s back off the shelf for the first time since it was released in 2020 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 updates, and eventually PC
Trilogy Impact and Future Releases
This launch is part of Square Enix’s bigger plan to release the entire Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy on multiple platforms. This includes Switch 2, Xbox on PC, PS5, and PC’s digital storefronts of Steam and Epic Games Store, including all of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and the future third part.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade will be released physically and digitally on Switch 2. However, we don’t yet have any specific details on the physical edition of Switch.
Content and Features of Intergrade Version
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade contains the complete Midgar campaign from the 2020 release. Now, this new version has all the graphical and texture upgrades, alongside faster loading times that were previously only available on PlayStation 5.
Moreover, Intergrade includes Episode INTERmission: a compelling side story, starring Wutai ninja Yuffie Kisaragi, that occurs beside the overarching storyline. These versions will take advantage of the rumored capabilities of the Switch 2’s hardware capabilities like gyroscopic aiming for ranged attacks and haptic feedback.
Pre-Order Bonuses and Extras
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade comes with some super cool bonuses for both digital and physical versions from pre-orders. Anyone who pre-orders the digital version will get the 1997 version of Final Fantasy VII at no additional cost.
Xbox players can jump right into the original game after preordering. Meanwhile, players with the Switch 2 will have access starting January 22, 2026, when Intergrade becomes available. This is a limited-time bonus until January 31, 2026, so it’s a good reason to get a copy early.
Switch 2 Bonuses
For players getting the physical version for Nintendo Switch 2, they’ll get yet another unique collectible: a Magic: The Gathering-themed Final Fantasy Play Booster pack. It’ll have 15 random assorted cards with beautiful art that blends Final Fantasy VII’s aesthetics with the MTG card game.
They’ll also receive summon materia in the game. This includes Carbuncle, Chocobo Chick, and Cactuar, and access to Mako Crystal, Seraphic Earrings, and Superstar Belt accessories. There are also character-exclusive weapons and armor pieces.
Conclusion
It took years of anticipation and wondering if and when Final Fantasy VII Remake would come to new platforms. Now, its arrival on the Switch 2 and Xbox is a huge celebration for the fans of the franchise. With the validated date, players can enjoy the splendor of Remake Intergrade with all the extra content and gameplay selections. Thus, if going back to Midgar is on your bucket list, now’s the time to get excited.
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