A Big Reveal for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
Square Enix has provided an official update on the performance of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade for Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2. After speculation over how the ambitious RPG would run on the new hardware, the publisher confirmed that players can expect a stable 30 frames per second, along with smooth performance and sharp visuals.
In a post shared across its social channels, the company stated:
“Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade launches this winter on Nintendo Switch 2, running at a stable 30 frames per second offering smooth performance and crisp visuals.”
While full technical specifications for the Switch 2 edition have yet to be revealed, early impressions suggest Square Enix has achieved something noteworthy. Digital Foundry’s John Linneman, known for his in-depth performance analysis, described the port as one of the most impressive demonstrations of the system so far.
“I’m gonna say right now, this is the best-looking thing I’ve seen on Switch 2. Seeing that game running at a stable 30fps, with that excellent motion blur especially, it looked fantastic. It was completely stable, it looked on par – actually I would say it looks better than the PS4 version, at a glance.”
The game originally debuted on PlayStation 4 before receiving an enhanced release on PlayStation 5 and PC. Its arrival on the Switch 2 marks the first time the acclaimed reimagining of the classic JRPG will be playable on a Nintendo console, broadening access to one of Square Enix’s most celebrated modern titles.
With a launch window set for this winter, anticipation is building to see how the full game performs on Nintendo’s next-generation hardware.