Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Director Confirms Nintendo Switch 2 Update Coming Soon
Square Enix continues to expand its legendary Final Fantasy franchise, and anticipation is building for the arrival of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
Following the commercial and critical success of Final Fantasy VII Remake, fans have eagerly awaited news on the next installment's platform release plans.
Now, director Naoki Hamaguchi has shed light on the development progress and offered a timeline for when fans can expect more details about the highly anticipated port. In a recent interview, Hamaguchi revealed that the Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is well into development, with the primary build complete.
According to Hamaguchi, “We have successfully built the game, and our engineering team is now dedicated to optimizing performance and ensuring the final product is polished.
We aim to provide updates on Rebirth for Nintendo Switch 2 in the very near future.” This statement affirms that major development hurdles have been overcome, and the title is nearing the final stages of refinement for Nintendo’s next-generation hardware. Hamaguchi also acknowledged that the process of adapting Rebirth for the Nintendo Switch 2 presented considerable challenges compared to its predecessor.
He noted, “The world map in Rebirth is significantly larger, adding complexity to the development.
Despite these challenges, our engineers are remarkably passionate about the project, and I am confident in their ability to deliver an exceptional experience.” Final Fantasy VII Remake, developed by Square Enix and originally released for PlayStation 4 in 2020—later arriving on PlayStation 5 and PC—has sold millions of copies worldwide, reinvigorating interest in this cornerstone of Japanese RPGs.
As part of a planned trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is set to further expand the reimagined classic’s story and gameplay. The release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2 demonstrates Square Enix’s commitment to bringing flagship titles to new audiences on emerging hardware platforms.
The Nintendo Switch family has seen robust third-party support, with RPGs and action-adventure titles performing strongly on both physical cartridges and via the Nintendo eShop. As excitement mounts for the official reveal of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2, industry observers and fans alike will be closely following Nintendo Direct events and Square Enix’s official channels.
With optimization nearly complete, it is only a matter of time before new gameplay footage, release information, and eShop details emerge.
Stay tuned for more news as Final Fantasy VII Rebirth prepares to make its mark on the next era of Nintendo gaming.
Following the commercial and critical success of Final Fantasy VII Remake, fans have eagerly awaited news on the next installment's platform release plans.
Now, director Naoki Hamaguchi has shed light on the development progress and offered a timeline for when fans can expect more details about the highly anticipated port. In a recent interview, Hamaguchi revealed that the Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is well into development, with the primary build complete.
According to Hamaguchi, “We have successfully built the game, and our engineering team is now dedicated to optimizing performance and ensuring the final product is polished.
We aim to provide updates on Rebirth for Nintendo Switch 2 in the very near future.” This statement affirms that major development hurdles have been overcome, and the title is nearing the final stages of refinement for Nintendo’s next-generation hardware. Hamaguchi also acknowledged that the process of adapting Rebirth for the Nintendo Switch 2 presented considerable challenges compared to its predecessor.
He noted, “The world map in Rebirth is significantly larger, adding complexity to the development.
Despite these challenges, our engineers are remarkably passionate about the project, and I am confident in their ability to deliver an exceptional experience.” Final Fantasy VII Remake, developed by Square Enix and originally released for PlayStation 4 in 2020—later arriving on PlayStation 5 and PC—has sold millions of copies worldwide, reinvigorating interest in this cornerstone of Japanese RPGs.
As part of a planned trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is set to further expand the reimagined classic’s story and gameplay. The release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2 demonstrates Square Enix’s commitment to bringing flagship titles to new audiences on emerging hardware platforms.
The Nintendo Switch family has seen robust third-party support, with RPGs and action-adventure titles performing strongly on both physical cartridges and via the Nintendo eShop. As excitement mounts for the official reveal of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2, industry observers and fans alike will be closely following Nintendo Direct events and Square Enix’s official channels.
With optimization nearly complete, it is only a matter of time before new gameplay footage, release information, and eShop details emerge.
Stay tuned for more news as Final Fantasy VII Rebirth prepares to make its mark on the next era of Nintendo gaming.
