Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster for Switch confirmed to have two cartridges in Asia
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Square Enix’s handling of Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster’s physical release on Switch is a bit out of the ordinary. While the first game will be included on a cartridge, we’ve been hearing that the second game will be in the box as a digital code.
That still holds true for North America and Europe. In fact, the European packaging has already been updated to show that Final Fantasy X-2 HD Remaster is download only:
Virtuos on porting Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster, Zodiac Age to Switch – challenges and more
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Nintendo Life was recently able to interview Virtuos about porting classic Final Fantasy games for Switch. The company is responsible for Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster as well as Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age. During the discussion, Virtuos weighed in on when development started, challenges involved with porting, and more.
We’ve rounded up a few highlights from the interview below. You can find the full discussion here.
Final Fantasy X-2 HD Remaster listed as a separate download on Switch
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Those who are interested in the physical version of Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster may want to keep something in mind. Over on the European Square Enix store, the second game is listed as a separate download. The page states that Final Fantasy X HD Remaster is “available on game card” while Final Fantasy X-2 HD Remaster “is download only.” It sounds like the package will include a voucher to obtain the second title digitally.
Square Enix actually did something similar for the PS Vita version of Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster. The first game was playable on the cartridge, but X-2 required a separate download.
Note, however, that official plans for the Switch release have not been officially announced, so there’s a small possibility that what’s mentioned on the store is inaccurate. We’ll try to get an official comment from Square Enix about the situation.
Thanks to Nicolaus C for the tip.
Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster and Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age will be sold physically in Europe
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We’ve seen some folks asking about the status of Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster and Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age in Europe. Fortunately, just like in North America and Japan, both will be seeing a physical release in the region. Amazon UK actually started taking pre-orders for both this week here.
Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster launches for Switch on April 16. Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age follows on April 30.
Virtuos working on Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster and Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age for Switch
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Not too long ago, Virtuos announced some news that slipped under the radar. The developer has confirmed that it is working on both Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster and Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age for Switch. This isn’t too big of a surprise given that Virtuos previously handled these re-releases for Square Enix.
Virtuos is also a good fit for Switch development. The company helped bring over L.A. Noire and Dark Souls: Remastered, and also served as the lead on Starlink: Battle for Atlas for Nintendo’s console.
Thanks to Justin for the tip.
Virtuos on making the Switch version of Starlink – “extremely technically challenging” meeting parity with other platforms
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We’ve known that Virtuos worked on the Switch version of Starlink: Battle for Atlas. But as it turns out, the studio was extremely involved and handled a significant amount of development on Nintendo’s console. GamesIndustry spoke with senior technical director Jonathan Boldiga about what the process was like.
According to Boldiga, creating Starlink for Switch wasn’t easy. Ubisoft apparently “had very high standards in terms of what they wanted on the Switch platform” and the team had to do what it could to maintain visual parity across Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. In the end, Boldiga believes they were able to deliver “one of the best-looking Switch titles out there.”
Dark Souls: Remastered update out now (version 1.0.3)
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A new update is now available for Dark Souls: Remastered on Switch. Version 1.0.3 has started distribution for all players.
Today’s update makes a couple of adjustments and fixes. Find the full patch notes below.
Virtuos has “some exciting high-profile Switch games coming out very soon”
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Virtuos has ported a couple of games to Switch. The company handled the Switch version of L.A. Noire last year and most recently was behind Dark Souls: Remastered. That won’t be all, as more games are on the way.
Speaking with Nintendo Life, Virtuos’ Lukas Codr teased that the developer “will definitely have some exciting high-profile Switch games coming out very soon.” He said:
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Dark Souls: Remastered Switch tech analysis, Xbox 360 / PS4 graphics comparison
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It took a few months longer than originally expected, but Dark Souls: Remastered has finally arrived on Switch. Digital Foundry has taken a closer look at the game from a technical perspective in a new video published today.
One thing to keep in mind is that Dark Souls for Switch is based on the last-gen version. That means it doesn’t feature the higher frame rate as the newer PlayStation 4 / Xbox One editions or their visual improvements. As Digital Foundry describes it, Dark Souls on Switch is the “authentic” version presented as it was many years ago.
North American Dark Souls: Remastered launch trailer
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A European Dark Souls: Remastered launch trailer was published earlier today, and Nintendo has now shared its own North American counterpart. View it below.
