In the newest video in Nintendo’s Creator’s Voice collection, Final Fantasy Remake collection director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed that Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade shall be getting a Switch 2 launch.
Intergrade is the expanded PS5 model of the 2020 PS4 launch Final Fantasy VII Remake, the primary chapter within the remake trilogy that vastly expands upon the basic 1997 PS1 RPG Final Fantasy VII. Final Fantasy VII Remake Integrade made some enhancements to the PS4 model’s graphics and lighting, and likewise included Remake’s Intermission DLC, which facilities on plucky ninja Yuffie’s arrival in Midgar.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Integrade is presently accessible on PS5 and PC. However, Hamaguchi revealed that with the Switch 2’s enhancements over its predecessor, it is going to be potential to convey the sport to Nintendo’s handheld platform. “With the ability of the Switch 2, we are able to now recreate Midgar with full specs,” he said.
“Being capable of play this sport on the Switch 2 in handheld mode means you may play it on the prepare whereas commuting to work,” Hamaguchi added, saying that the portability may also make it simpler for folks to instantly talk about and present others the sport and their progress.
The Switch 2 model may also incorporate GameChat, enabling gamers to speak to buddies whereas taking part in and share their screens in actual time. “I’m very excited to see this sport playable on a conveyable system,” Hamaguchi enthused, including that “I’ve excessive hopes that we are able to construct a powerful partnership between Nintendo and the Final Fantasy model.”
Although solely Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade has been confirmed for Switch 2 thus far, Hamaguchi ended with, “I hope gamers are wanting ahead to the Final Fantasy VII Remake collection on Switch 2,” suggesting that Rebirth and the upcoming last entry within the trilogy may also see Switch 2 releases sooner or later.
Of course, the Final Fantasy collection initially began out on Nintendo consoles, earlier than switching to the PlayStation 1 and its CD-ROM format for Final Fantasy VII, the primary 3D entry, in 1997. With the remake, it appears that evidently FFVII will lastly be accessible on Nintendo {hardware}.
Verity Townsend is a Japan-based freelance author who beforehand served as editor, contributor and translator for the sport information web site Automaton West. She has additionally written about Japanese tradition and films for numerous publications.
