Final Fantasy 7 Remake interview – director on bringing the game to Nintendo Switch 2
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Naoki Hamaguchi, co-director of Final Fantasy 7 Remake and longtime member of Square Enix’s creative team, has been shaping the future of one of gaming’s most beloved stories. With Remake now arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 to kick off 2026, in an interview with Nintendo Everything, he recently reflected on the challenges and triumphs of bringing Cloud’s journey to a new audience, and what it means to see the series find a home on Nintendo hardware for the first time in over two decades.
Here’s our full discussion:
Octopath Traveler 0 announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch [update: TGS 2025 gameplay]
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July 31: During today’s Nintendo Direct, Square Enix unveiled Octopath Traveler 0. It will be available on December 4, 2025.
This is the third main entry in the Octopath Traveler series. We previously saw Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler 2, though the franchise hadn’t appeared on Nintendo Switch 2 – until now.
Here’s what’s been shared thus far about the new title:
Start from zero in a personal quest of restoration and retribution! In this prequel to the first OCTOPATH TRAVELER, journey to stop powerful villains using fast-paced, turn-based combat. For the first time in the series, play through the eyes of your own custom protagonist and rebuild your hometown. With over 30 recruitable party members, an engaging story, and all-new features and returning core elements like the iconic HD-2D graphics and the Break & Boost battle system, players embark on a journey of their own creation when OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 arrives for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on Dec. 4.
Get a look at the first trailer for Octopath Traveler 0 below.
Announcement Trailer
Further coverage from the July 2025 Nintendo Direct can be found here.
September 23: Square Enix has now issued a new trailer for the 2025 Tokyo Game Show. Watch it below.
TGS 2025 Trailer
September 27: Square Enix has now shown off gameplay as part of the 2025 Tokyo Game Show. Find that below, starting at the 40-minute mark.
TGS 2025 Gameplay
More: July 2025 Nintendo Direct, Square Enix, top
Final Fantasy 7 Remake dev on challenges with the Nintendo Switch 2 version
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Naoki Hamaguchi, the director of Final Fantasy 7 Remake, has spoken about the challenges involved with getting the game on Nintendo Switch 2.
Hamaguchi recently spoke with us about how portable play was a particular focus. Square Enix wanted to “deliver strong performance in handheld mode without sacrificing quality.”
Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake details new Seabed content
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Another round of Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake details have come in, this time covering the Seabed. Square Enix is including this content specifically for the release.
Here’s the full rundown:
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade getting a Nintendo Switch 2 demo
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
According to Square Enix, the company is planning a demo for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade.
That news comes directly from director Naoki Hamaguchi. In a recent interview, he confirmed that a demo is planned for release by the end of the year. Hamaguchi didn’t explain what exactly will be included, but said that for “players who might still be on the fence or unsure about playing, it’d be great for them to experience [the demo] and feel the full specs” of the system.
Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake reveals release date, Nintendo Switch 2 version, collector’s edition [update: new trailer]
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May 27: Square Enix today announced the release date for Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake as well as a version for Nintendo Switch 2. On the upcoming console as well as on Switch 1, it’s launching on October 30, 2025.
Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake follows Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, which launched at the end of last year.
Below are the latest details about the upcoming release:
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tale announced for Nintendo Switch 2 – new Square Enix HD-2D action RPG [update: TGS 2025 trailer]
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
July 31: We’ve just heard from Square Enix that The Adventures of Elliot The Millennium Tale is planned for Nintendo Switch 2. The game will be launching in 2026, though a free demo lands today on the Nintendo eShop.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tale comes from the creators of Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default. The new game, which features HD-2D visuals, offers action adventure gameplay with a journey woven across time and space. Also noted in the description, players can open new paths as they explore an untamed continent and reveal its mysterious history. There’ll also be battles with strategic support abilities provided by a helpful fairy.
More: July 2025 Nintendo Direct, Square Enix, top
Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake trailer shows new content
Posted on 2 months ago by Carlos in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The highly anticipated Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, revisiting the classic games from the late 1980s, are set to arrive on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on October 30, 2025. A new trailer has just been released, offering a closer look at what players can expect.
The trailer showcases the new explorable map, the Ocean Floor, featuring not only a fresh setting but also a new story and additional monsters to face. It also provides more details on the combat system, and highlights the inclusion of scrolls and Mini Medals, which can be exchanged for armors, weapons, and scrolls in the remake.
Dragon Quest creator on why we’re getting Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined before Dragon Quest 4, 5, and 6 remakes
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Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii has commented on why Square Enix is coming out with Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined before remakes of Dragon Quest 4, 5, and 6.
Last week’s Dragon Quest 7 remake announcement came as a surprise. For one thing, we’re not too far away from the Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake. After that, one would think that Square Enix would move on to Dragon Quest 4 – but that isn’t the case.
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined gets new details – visuals, story, features, characters, battle system
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Square Enix just released the latest Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined details, covering the game’s visuals, story, features, characters, and battle system. This follows last week’s Nintendo Direct announcement.
Here’s the full rundown, as shared by Square Enix:
