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:
Final Fantasy 7 Remake dev on challenges with the Nintendo Switch 2 version
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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.”
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade getting a Nintendo Switch 2 demo
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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.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade has new Nintendo Switch 2 streamlined progression settings
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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade will come with new progression settings on Nintendo Switch 2, Square Enix has revealed.
These options let players tweak various aspects of the game. These include having full HP at all times, always dishing out 9999 damage, and more.
Here’s the full list of progression settings in Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade:
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade Nintendo Switch 2 release date revealed
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Today, Square Enix nailed down the release date for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade on Nintendo Switch 2. The company is planning on shipping its RPG for the console on January 22, 2026.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is the first part of the remake series for the classic PlayStation RPG. Intergrade itself is actually an updated version Final Fantasy 7 Remake, featuring improvements and Episode Intermission with playable character Yuffie Kisaragi.
First footage of Final Fantasy 7 Remake on Nintendo Switch 2
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The very first footage of Final Fantasy 7 Remake on Nintendo Switch 2 has arrived, showcasing ten minutes of action from the RPG. This comes courtesy of a playable demo at Gamescom 2025.
All of the footage is in handheld mode, and a quick glance shows that the game holds up pretty well. The only downside is that the video is off-screen as direct-feed is not available.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade announced for Nintendo Switch 2 [update: Creator’s Voice]
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
April 2: Square Enix made a huge splash at the Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 presentation, confirming Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade for the new console.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth are two parts of the overall reimagining for the PlayStation classic. A third piece to the trilogy is also in the works, but has yet to be shown in any form.
