Final Fantasy VII: Square Enix brings the acclaimed Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, the enhanced PS5 edition of the original 2020 PS4 release, to Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on January 22, 2026 till 30 January, 2026. This port expands access to the reimagined JRPG classic, blending real-time action with turn-based elements.
Final Fantasy VII: Release Date
The original Final Fantasy VII (1997) launches on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack worldwide on February 4, 2026, via emulation. Play via the NSO app, no purchase needed for subscribers (~₹649/month in India). Expect HD-upscaled visuals, rewind/save states, and widescreen tweaks.
Final Fantasy VII: When & Where to play
Launches January 22, 2026, across:
- Nintendo Switch 2: eShop and retail (pre-orders live).
- Xbox Series X|S/PC: Microsoft Store, Xbox Play Anywhere for cross-save.
- PC (Steam): Already available since 2022, with potential bundle updates.
No streaming service confirmed; play natively on hardware. Priced ~$40-70 USD regionally.
Final Fantasy VII: What to Expect
Expect 40+ hours of Midgar-focused story (Part 1 of trilogy), upgraded visuals (60fps on Switch 2), Yuffie DLC with INTERmission chapter, photo mode, and refined combat. New players get summons, the materia system tweaks, and an orchestral soundtrack.
Final Fantasy VII: Recap
In a dystopian 1997-inspired world, mercenary Cloud Strife joins eco-terrorists AVALANCHE against Shinra’s Mako reactors draining planet life. Uncover Cloud’s SOLDIER past, Sephiroth’s menace, and Midgar escape amid twists diverging from the 1997 original. Ends on a cliffhanger to Rebirth (2024).
Final Fantasy VII: Review Highlights
Metacritic 89/100: “A masterpiece redefining remakes” (IGN 10/10). Combat evolves fluidly; narrative expands lore masterfully. Switch 2 version promises solid 1080p/60fps handheld. Minor gripes: linear scope, episodic pacing. Essential for FF fans; trilogy completion awaits Part 3.
