The Final Fantasy VII 'Creator's Voice' suggests that Rebirth may also come to the Switch 2

Naoki Hamaguchi hints at Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Switch 2, sparking excitement.

: Naoki Hamaguchi from Square Enix hints that the Final Fantasy VII Remake Series, including Rebirth and an unnamed third installment, may be available on Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2. Historically, Final Fantasy titles have been spin-offs on Nintendo platforms. The video showcases the ease of development on the Switch 2, with its portable functionality and GameChat feature highlighted. No release date is provided, but anticipation is high for the franchise's integration with the Switch 2.

Square Enix’s Naoki Hamaguchi, co-director of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, recently appeared in Nintendo’s “Creator’s Voice” video series and hinted at the potential for the game to arrive on the upcoming Switch 2. While discussing the confirmed release of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade for the new console, Hamaguchi referred broadly to the "Remake series," implying more than just the first installment might be in the pipeline for Nintendo’s next-gen system.

Hamaguchi praised the Switch 2’s developer-friendly architecture and portable design, specifically mentioning features like GameChat and backward familiarity with the original Switch. These qualities, he suggested, make it easier to bring technically ambitious games like Rebirth to the platform without major compromise—a key factor in considering ports of large-scale titles.

Although no official confirmation or release timeline has been given for Rebirth on the Switch 2, the implications have sparked excitement among fans. The idea of playing the entire remake trilogy portably has strong appeal, especially given Final Fantasy VII’s deep legacy with Nintendo platforms, dating back to the SNES era before its landmark move to PlayStation.

Square Enix has shown a growing trend toward multiplatform releases to reach wider audiences, and Rebirth coming to the Switch 2 would be in line with that strategy. The company has also been experimenting with cloud versions and optimized ports on the original Switch, making a native or upgraded release on more powerful hardware plausible.

Fans are now eagerly watching for follow-up announcements. If Rebirth and the eventual third installment both land on the Switch 2, it would cement the console’s credibility as a home for large-scale AAA experiences in a portable format, something many Switch owners have long desired.

Sources: Nintendo Life, GameFAQs

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