Square Enix has announced that the Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster will be released on Nintendo's next-generation hardware, the Nintendo Switch 2, with a digital launch scheduled for July 23.
The publisher’s statement also noted that additional classic Final Fantasy titles already available on the current Nintendo Switch could be considered for ports to Nintendo Switch 2, and that further details may appear during an upcoming Nintendo Direct presentation that begins at 3pm UK time.
Background and context
Square Enix, the developer and publisher behind the Final Fantasy franchise, has a long history of bringing its mainline and spin-off titles to multiple platforms.
The Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster has previously been reissued across several systems as part of Square Enix’s ongoing effort to keep legacy titles available on modern hardware.
Nintendo announced the original Nintendo Switch in 2016 and launched the hybrid console in 2017; the Nintendo Direct series remains Nintendo’s primary timed showcase for new software, hardware updates, and eShop releases.
Paraphrased announcement
In journalistic terms, Square Enix confirmed that the company will launch Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster digitally on Nintendo Switch 2 on July 23, and indicated that other classic Final Fantasy releases currently on Nintendo Switch are likely candidates for similar ports.
The publisher suggested that fans should watch the scheduled Nintendo Direct at 3pm UK time for further announcements and potential showcases of those titles.
What this means for players and the eShop
A Switch 2 release for Final Fantasy X/X-2 signals Square Enix’s continued support for Nintendo’s ecosystem and its digital storefront, the Nintendo eShop.
A simultaneous digital release on July 23 positions the remaster for immediate availability to owners of Nintendo’s next console.
For players, ports to Switch 2 could bring improved performance, platform-specific features, or bundled content tailored to the new hardware.
Verified details
- Publisher/developer: Square Enix. - Game: Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster. - Digital launch date (as announced): July 23. - Platform referenced: Nintendo Switch 2. - Event potentially featuring further announcements: Nintendo Direct (scheduled for 3pm UK time).
Fans and industry watchers should follow Square Enix’s official channels and Nintendo’s Direct feed for on-the-record updates and release specifics as those details are confirmed.
The publisher’s statement also noted that additional classic Final Fantasy titles already available on the current Nintendo Switch could be considered for ports to Nintendo Switch 2, and that further details may appear during an upcoming Nintendo Direct presentation that begins at 3pm UK time.
Background and context
Square Enix, the developer and publisher behind the Final Fantasy franchise, has a long history of bringing its mainline and spin-off titles to multiple platforms.
The Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster has previously been reissued across several systems as part of Square Enix’s ongoing effort to keep legacy titles available on modern hardware.
Nintendo announced the original Nintendo Switch in 2016 and launched the hybrid console in 2017; the Nintendo Direct series remains Nintendo’s primary timed showcase for new software, hardware updates, and eShop releases.
Paraphrased announcement
In journalistic terms, Square Enix confirmed that the company will launch Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster digitally on Nintendo Switch 2 on July 23, and indicated that other classic Final Fantasy releases currently on Nintendo Switch are likely candidates for similar ports.
The publisher suggested that fans should watch the scheduled Nintendo Direct at 3pm UK time for further announcements and potential showcases of those titles.
What this means for players and the eShop
A Switch 2 release for Final Fantasy X/X-2 signals Square Enix’s continued support for Nintendo’s ecosystem and its digital storefront, the Nintendo eShop.
A simultaneous digital release on July 23 positions the remaster for immediate availability to owners of Nintendo’s next console.
For players, ports to Switch 2 could bring improved performance, platform-specific features, or bundled content tailored to the new hardware.
Verified details
- Publisher/developer: Square Enix. - Game: Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster. - Digital launch date (as announced): July 23. - Platform referenced: Nintendo Switch 2. - Event potentially featuring further announcements: Nintendo Direct (scheduled for 3pm UK time).
Fans and industry watchers should follow Square Enix’s official channels and Nintendo’s Direct feed for on-the-record updates and release specifics as those details are confirmed.