Final Fantasy VII Remake Series Poised for Switch 2 Release: Square Enix Producer Highlights Enhanced Nintendo Partnership

Nintendo recently unveiled a new entry in its Creator's Voice series, spotlighting Naoki Hamaguchi, the acclaimed producer at Square Enix and one of the leads on Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade.

With the highly anticipated launch of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade for Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 console, Hamaguchi offered unique insights into both game development with the hardware and the evolving relationship between Square Enix and Nintendo. During the Creator's Voice feature, Hamaguchi referred to the project as part of the broader 'Final Fantasy VII Remake Series', making it clear that Square Enix envisions the trilogy—including Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Rebirth, and the unannounced third entry—finding a home on Nintendo Switch 2.

This signals renewed long-term commitment from the developer, and marks a major shift since the franchise transitioned to PlayStation platforms after its original debut on the Nintendo Entertainment System and Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Since migrating to PlayStation with the original Final Fantasy VII in 1997, mainline Final Fantasy installments have been limited on Nintendo hardware, often in the form of spin-offs or ports rather than full-fledged releases.

That landscape began to change with the Nintendo Switch, which saw ports for various classic Final Fantasy entries.

The potential arrival of the entire Final Fantasy VII Remake Series on Switch 2 would represent a significant milestone for Nintendo fans and stands as the most substantial evidence yet of a strengthened partnership between Nintendo and Square Enix. In the interview, Hamaguchi also commended the technical innovations of the Switch 2, specifically naming its enhanced portable functionality and the addition of the GameChat feature as key assets for both players and developers.

He emphasized the developer-friendly nature of the new platform, stating that studios familiar with the original Switch should find it seamless to transition development to Switch 2.

In his words, creators will "find it intuitive to bring their projects to the new hardware." Hamaguchi highlighted the importance of welcoming new players to the Final Fantasy universe.

He suggested that newcomers might engage with iconic characters Cloud and Sephiroth—now widely recognized among Nintendo audiences thanks to their appearances in Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch—before immersing themselves in the rich narrative of the Remake Series. While Square Enix has yet to announce a release date for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Switch 2, Hamaguchi's statements underscore a future where high-profile Final Fantasy titles become mainstays in Nintendo's ecosystem.

This move would not only broaden the franchise’s reach, but also demonstrate Nintendo’s growing hardware capabilities to handle blockbuster third-party experiences. As the Nintendo Switch 2 approaches its official unveiling, fans and industry observers alike will be eager to learn more about its game lineup and the deepened collaboration between Nintendo and partners like Square Enix.

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