Final Fantasy 7 Remake dev on challenges of developing for Nintendo Switch 2’s handheld mode
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Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, has spoken about what it’s been like working with Nintendo Switch 2 and the challenges of developing games for the system while accounting for handheld mode.
Just like Nintendo’s previous system, teams have a bit more power to work with when the system is docked. In portable mode, things need to be scaled back a bit – and there’s also the factory of battery life to account for. Hamaguchi said Square Enix (and other developers) need to think about “how you can get a version in handheld mode that doesn’t look inferior and stands up to the home console versions on other platforms.”
Octopath Traveler 0 demo out on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch today, story trailer
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Octopath Traveler 0 will be on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch next month, but before that happens, fans can check out a demo for the game. Square Enix says it’s going live today on both platforms.
The demo provides access through the opening of the game, the first chapter of the three different story arcs of the Retribution story and the first chapter of the Restoration story. This ultimately amounts to about three hours of gameplay. Progress carries over to the full game.
Learn more about the RPG with the following overview:
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Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch [update: new trailer]
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September 12: Following recent rumors, Square Enix has announced a remake of Dragon Quest 7 which is Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined. The news was just shared in today’s Nintendo Direct – it’ll be on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
Square Enix has been on a tear with Dragon Quest remakes as of late. Last year, we saw Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake. That’ll be followed up with Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake next month.
Huge Square Enix Nintendo Switch sale live, including first discount ever for The Last Remnant Remastered after 6 years
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Square Enix has gone live with a major sale on Nintendo Switch via the eShop, with the first discount ever for The Last Remnant Remastered.
The Last Remnant Remastered came to the system way back in 2019. Square Enix has hosted multiple sales since then, but for whatever reason, it was never included. That has finally changed – after more than six years, the first discount is live. Fantasian Neo Dimension, Chocobo GP, and more have also hit new lows.
Below is the full roundup:
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Final Fantasy 7 Remake dev thinks Nintendo Switch 2 version will be one of the system’s model ports
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade director Naoki Hamaguchi has spoken more about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 version of the RPG, and has shared a few words of confidence.
Screen Rant was recently speaking with Hamaguchi about the game. During the discussion, he relayed his thoughts that the upcoming release “will kind of turn out to be one of the model HD games for Switch 2 ports.”
Hamaguchi said in the interview:
Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake review for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Jeremy in Reviews, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
System: Switch 2 (reviewed), Switch
Release date: October 30, 2025
Developer: Artdink
Publisher: Square Enix
How do you follow up the remake of one of the most popular JRPGs of all time? Well, you take that beautiful HD-2D engine and remake both of the game’s predecessors using the same assets of course. And how do you dodge complaints that using the same game engine for these remakes is a lazy rehash? By putting an insane amount of effort into modernizing and expanding the stories, characters, lore, and world of these two classic RPGs. Square Enix and developer Artdink present for your consideration: Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake. It’s two retro RPG remakes for the price of one! But is it worth it? (spoiler: yes, but with some caveats).
Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake 1.0.1.0 update out now, patch notes
Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Going along with the launch of Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, Square Enix has prepared a day one update with version 1.0.1.0.
There are a few things here that improve the experience. These include additional English voices for some event scenes and more tutorials. A few other elements are also included.
Here’s the full rundown:
Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix coming to Nintendo Switch
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Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix will be appearing on Nintendo Switch, Limited Run Games just announced in partnership with Square Enix. It’s due out in 2026.
Limited Run Games shared its plans for Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix during a LRG3 event today, which includes a future physical release.
The original Fear Effect came to Nintendo Switch this past summer. We previously covered the game here.
Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake story trailer
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments
Continuing on with its pre-launch promotions, Square Enix has now issued a story trailer for Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake. Both titles in the package are highlighted here.
Get caught up on all of the important details with the following rundown:
Square Enix explains why Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth didn’t have DLC, could happen for Remake Part 3
Posted on 3 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth never received DLC, but it was considered. Naoki Hamaguchi shared that nugget in a recent interview.
With Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Square Enix did end up creating DLC. This was Episode Intermission, which was highlighted by new playable character Yuffie Kisaragi. Some may have thought that Rebirth would end up receiving the same treatment, but it didn’t happen.
