The release of ports for Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S will take place in January.
On January 22, 2026, the Final Fantasy VII remake will appear on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S. In anticipation of the release of the ports, Square Enix has released a free demo, which also became a demonstration of the capabilities of the Nintendo Switch 2.
One of the users of the ResetERA forum shared screenshots of the Switch 2 version, and claims that the game not only looks amazing on the Nintendo hybrid console, but also works surprisingly well. Other commentators generally also praise the Switch 2 version, but say that the characters' hair does not look very good in some scenes.
In the demo, players can complete the reactor bombing mission — accompany Cloud and Barret in their attempt to destroy one of the Mako reactors that power the city of Midgar, which is controlled by the Shinra Electric Power Company. Progress made in the demo on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S can be transferred to the full version. In addition, everyone who imports a save from the demo will receive several bonus items.
