This option, which some call cheat mode or god mode, allows you to set maximum HP, MP, and set damage to 9999. The main goal is to make the game easier for new players, especially before the release of the final part of the trilogy.
Hamaguchi understood that the innovation would provoke mixed reactions among fans and the development team. The idea came from his personal experience: the game director himself faces difficulties when mastering new games.
Thanks to Streamlined Progression and accelerated cutscenes, Final Fantasy VII Remake can be completed in less than 10 hours, and with a speedrun, in about 7–8 hours, which sharply contrasts with the standard 40–50 hours.
Hamaguchi emphasized: "Nothing will happen unless the player takes the initiative. In digital entertainment, the player must choose how to interact with the content and complete the game. That's why I insisted on this feature."
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is available on PC and PS5. The release for Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S is scheduled for January 22, 2026.