For a lot of the twenty first century, the Final Fantasy video games had been PlayStation exclusives. But when you’ve gotten a sequence that is persistently gotten new video games for nearly 40 years, you must take into consideration how youthful generations will be capable of play them. That, and, after all, interested by your backside line, has led each writer to lean increasingly into multiplatform releases. On prime of PC ports, Square Enix has launched an honest quantity of remasters and particular editions of the Final Fantasy sequence particularly for Nintendo’s handheld.
The Final Fantasy video games hitting Switch is not fully unprecedented. The connection between Final Fantasy and Nintendo dates again to the sequence’ infancy, when the primary recreation debuted on Nintendo’s Famicom system in 1987. In reality, the primary six mainline Final Fantasy video games debuted on Nintendo platforms earlier than Square Enix jumped to PlayStation because the sequence’ main platform with Final Fantasy 7.
With Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth’s PC launch and a stable Magic: The Gathering growth bringing Final Fantasy again into the highlight in 2025, loads of individuals are hoping to dive into the sequence for the primary time. Below we’ve compiled an entire checklist of Final Fantasy video games obtainable on Switch, for these trying to uncover or revisit the beloved JRPG sequence on Nintendo’s newest console.
How Many Final Fantasy Games Are Available on Switch?
There are 20 Final Fantasy video games you may play on the Switch — 12 mainline video games, one prequel, and 7 spinoffs. These video games have been cut up into two sections beneath: mainline games (ordered by unique launch date) and other games (ordered by Switch launch date).
Every Mainline Final Fantasy Game on Switch
Final Fantasy 1–6 Pixel Remaster
The first six Final Fantasy video games are all obtainable on Switch as a part of Square Enix’s Pixel Remaster assortment. Each recreation has been overhauled with new graphics, rearranged soundtracks, up to date UIs, and new galleries for gamers to discover the creatures, illustrations, and music from all six video games. If you are fascinated with diving into the unique Final Fantasy expertise, that is the easiest way to do it.
The Pixel Remasters can be found individually ($12–18 USD/every) or as a part of the six-game Final Fantasy I–VI bundle ($75 USD). If you are trying on the video games individually, I’d suggest FF6, because it has one of many extra immersive storylines.
Final Fantasy 7
One of the sequence’ most beloved video games, Final Fantasy VII, can also be obtainable on Switch. This shouldn’t be a remastered model of the sport however slightly a port of the 1997 unique with three additional options: a 3x velocity mode, the power to show battle encounters off, and a battle enhancement mode to make encounters simpler. While the newer remasters, Remake and Rebirth, introduce fashionable motion RPG mechanics to Cloud Strife’s battle towards Sephiroth, the Switch version of FFVII is among the greatest alternatives to expertise what made the unique PlayStation recreation so impactful.
Final Fantasy 8 Remastered
The sequence’ subsequent entry can also be obtainable on Switch as Final Fantasy VIII Remastered. This up to date model was launched in 2019, 20 years after FF8 initially debuted on PlayStation. Additions to the remastered model embrace a 3x velocity mode, the power to show off random encounters, and battle help choices to reduce the problem of fight.
Final Fantasy 9
Final Fantasy IX on Switch, like FFVII earlier than it, is a port of the unique RPG, which, regardless of not being fairly as “well-known” as Final Fantasy VII, is taken into account to have probably the greatest storylines within the sequence. The Switch model features a few extras in comparison with the 2000 unique, together with high-speed and no-encounter modes, an autosave function, and HD cutscenes and character fashions.
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster is a bundle of Final Fantasy X and its sequel X-2 (the sequence’ first-ever direct sequel). The two video games function over 100 hours of RPG content material, in response to IGN sister website How Long to Beat, and embrace upgraded graphics and reworked audio (with the power to modify backwards and forwards between the brand new and unique sounds).
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
Skipping the now-shuttered MMORPG Final Fantasy XI, the sequence’ subsequent mainline recreation obtainable on Switch is Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age. The Zodiac Age, a remaster of the 2006 unique, options HD graphics and a re-recorded soundtrack, in addition to the Zodiac Job System, an elevated battle tempo, an non-obligatory high-speed mode, and autosave performance.
Final Fantasy 15 Pocket Edition HD
Final Fantasy XIII and XIV: Online aren’t obtainable on Switch, which brings us to Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD. It’s the most recent mainline recreation obtainable on the platform, as FFXVI continues to be solely obtainable on PS5 and PC.
Final Fantasy 15 Pocket Edition HD is an abridged model of the unique recreation with cartoonish character fashions, simplified fight, a decreased ability tree, and fewer aspect quests. Pocket Edition HD does, nonetheless, retain the total FFXV story, boys on the highway and all.
Other Final Fantasy Games on Switch
World of Final Fantasy Maxima (2018)
World of Final Fantasy Maxima, co-developed by Square Enix and prolific Japanese developer Tose, got here to Switch with new content material and the subtitle ‘Maxima’ two years after it was first launched on PS4 and Vita. It’s an accessible RPG aimed toward youthful audiences that mixes the sequence’ Active Time Battle system with the power to seize Mirages (i.e., creatures) to make use of in battle.
Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! (2019)
Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! is a remastered model of the 2007 Wii recreation Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo’s Dungeon. This Final Fantasy spinoff is a turn-based RPG with randomly generated dungeons and a buddy system that permits gamers to deliver different creatures or characters alongside for the dungeon-crawling chaos.
Collection of Mana (2019)
This assortment of three Mana video games is on this checklist attributable to its inclusion of the 1991 Game Boy recreation Final Fantasy Adventure. Despite starting as a Final Fantasy spinoff, the Mana sequence dropped these ties with the discharge of its second recreation, Secret of Mana, and has since remained an impartial franchise.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition (2020)
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition is an enhanced model of the 2004 RPG/dungeon crawler initially launched for GameDice. Crystal Chronicles for Switch includes a cute aesthetic, on-line co-op, and the addition of English voiceover for the primary time. It’s a graphical enchancment upon the unique that additionally added new areas, monsters, weapons, and a higher-difficulty possibility.
Collection of SaGa Final Fantasy Legend (2020)
Collection of SaGa Final Fantasy Legend compiles three Game Boy video games: Final Fantasy Legend I–III. We’ve included these video games in service to making a complete checklist, although these are solely Final Fantasy video games in identify; the SaGa video games belong to an impartial franchise of RPGs impressed by however not essentially related to Final Fantasy. The first three SaGa video games got the Final Fantasy identify to capitalize on the model recognition with western audiences.
The assortment provides a high-speed mode and Switch-specific enhancements like adjustable display screen magnification and the power to play along with your Switch oriented vertically (when in handheld mode, with Joy-Cons indifferent).
Crisis Core –Final Fantasy VII– Reunion (2022)
A prequel to Final Fantasy VII, Crisis Core –Final Fantasy VII– Reunion is a remastered model of the 2007 PSP RPG. The recreation stars a younger warrior named Zack Fair, whose connection to Cloud and FFVII is revealed all through the story. Reunion options remastered graphics, new character and background fashions, absolutely voiced dialogue, a newly organized soundtrack, and a refined battle system.
Theatrhythm Final Bar Line (2023)
A rhythm recreation that celebrates the music of Final Fantasy, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line launched with 385 tracks from throughout the Final Fantasy sequence, although that has since grown to incorporate music from different Square franchises for a complete of 505 tracks. The Final Fantasy music pulls from 46 video games, in response to Squre, together with FFI–XV. Theatrhythm Final Bar Line options over 100 characters and on-line multiplayer help for as much as 8 gamers.
Chocobo GP (2023)
Chocobo GP is a Final Fantasy-themed kart racer developed by Arika (Tetris 99). While there are higher kart racers obtainable on Switch, Chocobo GP is a enjoyable respite from the extra concerned RPGs that make up the vast majority of the Final Fantasy franchise. Like different kart racers, it options time challenges, tournament-style races, and choices for multiplayer racing.
Upcoming Final Fantasy Games on Nintendo Switch
The most up-to-date mainline Final Fantasy launch is Final Fantasy XVI, which has but to see any variant or equal launch on Switch. We most likely will not see a brand new mainline FF recreation on PlayStation or Switch anytime quickly, as Square Enix’s present focus is its three-part remake of Final Fantasy VII. Final Fantasy VII Remake was launched on PS4 in 2020, adopted by Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on PS5 in 2024, and each have since made their technique to PC.
As a number of the greatest Final Fantasy video games of this technology, the massive query is whether or not we’ll see both of those large remakes on the Switch. While unlikely on the present Switch console, Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth are rumored to be a part of the Switch 2 launch, which we’ll be listening to extra about at a Nintendo Direct in April.
Jordan covers video games, reveals, and flicks as a contract author for IGN.
