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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on PS5 will have a permanent price drop across all editions starting February 9, 2026: Standard $49.99, Digital Deluxe $69.99, Digital Twin Pack $79.99, Twin Pack Deluxe Edition $99.99. Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2 versions arrive June 3, 2026 with Boost features, and PS5 will receive the same Boost options on release day.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on PS5 will gain the Boost feature set from FFVII Remake, including a new 9999-damage toggle for minigames and various modifiers (max HP/MP, full ATB gauge, unlimited materials and gil, easier weapon/ability acquisition, etc.). The Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2 ports launch on June 3, 2026, and a PS5 patch bringing the same boosts is expected to arrive around the same time.
Nintendo’s February 2026 Direct Partner Showcase spotlighted Switch 2 and third-party publishers, kicking off with indie and anime-inspired titles like Orbitals and Paranormasight, plus a Hollow Knight shadow-drop upgrade available now. The big news included Final Fantasy VII Rebirth hitting Switch 2 on June 3, and Bethesda revealing three games coming to Switch 2 in a surprise appearance. Other highlights included Tokyo Scramble (Feb 11) with GameShare, Valheim coming to Switch 2, and a broader slate of 2026 releases and upgrades, underscoring a strong, multi‑genre lineup for Switch 2 across both indie and major franchises.
In a Polygon interview, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi says Queen’s Blood will return in the third remake with upgrades (new cards or a bigger board), and the snowboarding minigame from the original FF7 will come back in a more integrated way; the third installment is reportedly playable and on track for milestones, with Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S versions expected later this year.
Square Enix confirms Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and the third game in the Remake trilogy are in development for Nintendo Switch 2, with director Naoki Hamaguchi stressing that Switch 2 versions will offer the same gameplay experience as other platforms and avoid any hardware-based differences; more titles in the FFVII Remake lineup are headed to Switch 2 alongside other platforms, though no release timelines were disclosed.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi suggests new players skip the original game and experience the remake first to get their initial impression, emphasizing the remake's modern graphics and presentation as a standalone experience, though he acknowledges both approaches are valid.
Square Enix had plans for DLC for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth but decided to focus on releasing the third installment of the Remake trilogy first, though they remain open to future expansions or new titles after the trilogy concludes.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, which takes nearly 50 hours to complete, is considered by its director Naoki Hamaguchi to be appropriately lengthy, though he promises the next installment will be more concise, aiming to balance storytelling and gameplay length as development progresses.
In an interview at TGS 2025, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi discussed the game's release on Game Key Card for Switch 2, the focus on accessibility features, the lack of current plans for mobile versions or DLC bridging to Part 3, and the possibility of a standalone Queen's Blood game, emphasizing the priority of releasing the third installment.
Square Enix has released a physical twin pack edition for PS5, including Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Rebirth, offering fans a comprehensive collection of these acclaimed RPGs with enhanced gameplay, new characters, and expanded storylines.
Square Enix has released a physical twin pack edition for PS5, including Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Rebirth, offering fans a comprehensive collection of these acclaimed RPGs with enhanced gameplay, new characters, and expanded storylines.
Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will be released on Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Microsoft Store, expanding its availability across major platforms, with the release date yet to be announced.
A Reddit user has created a mod for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth that replaces Cloud and Aerith with Squall and Rinoa from Final Fantasy VIII, showcasing a work-in-progress but visually interesting crossover that highlights the potential for a modern FF8 remake, especially given its complex time-travel narrative and thematic fit for such a project.
The article argues that Final Fantasy's main issue isn't its combat system, which has evolved positively, but its storytelling. It emphasizes that modern entries like FFXVI and Rebirth suffer from weak narratives despite strong gameplay and visuals. The author suggests that future games should focus on better stories, acting, and presentation, rather than reverting to turn-based combat, which isn't the core problem.
The 2024 Game Awards, held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, crowned 'Astro Bot' as Game of the Year, with additional wins for Best Family Game, Best Director, and Best Action Adventure. Other notable winners included 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' for Best Score and Music, and 'Black Myth: Wukong' for Best Action Game. The event featured star presenters like Harrison Ford and performances by Snoop Dogg and Twenty One Pilots. Naughty Dog announced a new game, 'Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet,' and Amazon MGM Studios' 'Fallout' won Best Adaptation.