FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE Launches on Nintendo Switch 2
- Chris and Will Press
- Jan 23
- 2 min read
Courtesy of: Square Enix, Inc.
Written By: William Antie
The iconic RPG reimagining arrives on Nintendo’s newest console.
LOS ANGELES — Square Enix has announced that FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE is now available on the Nintendo Switch 2, bringing one of gaming’s most iconic stories to a Nintendo console for the very first time. For longtime fans like me, this moment lands with real emotional weight. The original Final Fantasy VII launched nearly 29 years ago on the PlayStation, and I spent countless hours immersed in its world — not just playing, but connecting deeply with its characters, its themes, and its unforgettable sense of scale.
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Seeing this landmark RPG reimagined and now arriving on the Switch 2 feels like a full‑circle moment. Square Enix has rebuilt the game with modern visuals, cinematic cutscenes, and a hybrid combat system that blends real‑time action with classic strategy.
For newcomers, this release offers the most modern and accessible version of the story yet — a chance to step into Midgar with updated visuals, expanded narrative beats, and smoother gameplay. For returning fans, it’s an opportunity to revisit a world that defined an era, now enhanced and reimagined for a new generation of hardware. Whether you’re discovering Cloud’s journey for the first time or reliving it decades later, this version makes the experience feel fresh and alive.
The Switch 2 edition also introduces optional Streamlined Progression features — things like unlimited HP and MP, boosted damage, and faster ability growth — but what makes them special isn’t the mechanics themselves. It’s the freedom they give players. For anyone who wants to focus purely on the story, or for longtime fans who simply want to walk back into Midgar without the grind, these options make the experience feel smoother, more inviting, and more cinematic. It’s a way of honoring the heart of Final Fantasy VII: letting the story breathe, letting the characters shine, and letting players experience the journey in the way that feels right for them.
“Some stories don’t fade — they evolve. Final Fantasy VII is one of them.”
What makes this release special isn’t just the upgraded visuals or the new features — it’s the reminder of how certain stories stay with us. Final Fantasy VII shaped an entire generation of players, and seeing it reborn on the Nintendo Switch 2 proves that great narratives don’t fade; they evolve. Whether you’re stepping into Midgar for the first time or returning after decades, this version invites you to rediscover why this world, these characters, and this journey became timeless. And for fans like me, it feels like coming home.
Source: Christopher L. Antie and William Antie, of Chris and Will Press, are podcast journalists who cover a wide range of topics across multiple industries. To learn more about Chris and Will, tune in to their podcast What About Our Life? on iHeartRadio, and visit chrisandwill.com.