The Nintendo Switch 2 may receive the complete Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy.

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      Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is set to debut on the Nintendo Switch 2, possibly accompanied by more titles. During a Nintendo Creator’s Voice interview, series director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed the arrival of Remake Intergrade on Switch 2, a detail we had already learned from an announcement in April. A particular comment made about four minutes into the video has grabbed the attention of gamers: “And with the release of the Final Fantasy VII Remake series on Switch 2, it would make me very happy if two generations connect and share a bond over the characters.”

      Hamaguchi’s wording implies that the possibility of releasing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and the concluding installment of the series on the Nintendo Switch 2 in the future is not out of the question. He mentioned that the game’s port to the Nintendo Switch 2 is feasible due to its enhanced specifications. “We’d like players to experience the same thrill and surprise they had while playing the original game when they engage with the remake on Switch 2. With the capability of Switch 2, we can now fully recreate Midgar.”

      Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is an improved version of the PS4’s Final Fantasy VII Remake, featuring enhanced graphics for modern consoles and includes the Intermission DLC along with the addition of Yuffie as a playable character.

      “The first video game system I ever played as a child was produced by Nintendo, so I hold a special affection for Nintendo platforms to this day,” Hamaguchi stated. The first Final Fantasy was released on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987 and remained on Nintendo consoles until the original Final Fantasy VII launched in 1997. In a sense, returning the remake to a Nintendo console completes a circle for the franchise. Hamaguchi concluded the interview with, “I have high hopes for establishing a strong partnership between Nintendo and the Final Fantasy brand.”

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