Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia and SQUARE ENIX announced that FINAL FANTASY™ VII REMAKE INTERGRADE, the expanded edition of 2020’s Best RPG of the Year – FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE, is set to digitally debut on Nintendo Switch™ 2, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox on PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support and the physical edition will be available on Nintendo Switch™ 2 in Southeast Asia on 22 January 2026. The game is now available to preorder for Nintendo Switch™ 2 and Xbox Series X|S. 

Aside to the unveiling of the release date, a free demo has also been released on on Nintendo Switch™ 2, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC with Xbox Play Anywhere support. Players can carry their save data from the demo over to the full game launches.  

In the demo, players can experience the game’s iconic opening chapter, in which the mercenary Cloud Strife and the underground resistance group Avalanche attempt to destroy a Mako Reactor powering the dystopian city of Midgar. In their fight against the shadowy Shinra Electric Power Company, Cloud and his comrades are thrust into a larger conflict that will decide the fate of the planet. Players with demo save data on their console can claim the bonus items “Revival Earrings” and “Survival Set” in the full game. 

Players keen to try the demo can do so at the following: 

For Nintendo Switch™ 2 users, please enter the following code to download the demo via the “Redeem Code” option in the Nintendo eShop:  

• US: D3GM3304HKQBB2VB  
• EU: D3GM3304HKPBB2VB  
• JP: D3GM3304H3DBB2VB  
• KR: D3GM3304H3CBB2VB  
• HK/TW: D3GM3304H3BBB2VB  
• SEA: D3GM3304HY9BB2VB 

For Xbox users, the free demo for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox for PC is available for download here: https://www.xbox.com/games/store/i/9NFTWDJKGSBF 

In addition to delivering FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE Series to new platforms, game creators have added an exclusive “Streamlined Progression” feature that will make it easier than ever for Nintendo Switch™ 2 and Xbox players to jump into the adventure. The Streamlined Progression feature introduces unlimited MP and HP at all times, unlimited limit and ATB gauge during battles, 9,999 damage, easier weapon ability acquisition, and more to streamline gameplay and allow players to focus on the story and hybrid combat. 

To prepare for the journey, players can pre-order starting today to receive an exciting bonus, including: 

• Original FINAL FANTASY VII game – For a limited time, those who pre-order the digital edition of FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE on Nintendo Switch™ 2 or Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC will receive the original FINAL FANTASY VII. Players on Xbox can download and play the legendary FINAL FANTASY VII* immediately after a pre-order purchase, while Nintendo Switch™ 2 players can play starting 22 January 2026. This limited-time bonus runs until 31 January 2026. Please refer to the store for details. 
• Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY Play Booster While Supplies Last – The first production run of the Nintendo Switch™ 2 Physical Edition includes a Magic: The Gathering — FINAL FANTASY Play Booster pack*** inside the game package as a special bonus.

An ideal entry point for newcomers, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE is a stunning reimagining of one of the most beloved titles in the FINAL FANTASY franchise. Rebuilt from the ground up by today’s visionary creators, it blends cutting-edge technology with a fresh perspective to deliver a cinematic and emotionally resonant experience. With breathtaking visuals, intuitive gameplay, and rich, strategic combat, it welcomes both longtime fans and first-time players alike. Even those unfamiliar with the series will find themselves immersed in a timeless story that feels both epic and deeply personal – a true modern masterpiece. 

In FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE, players follow the story of ex-SOLDIER operative turned mercenary, Cloud Strife, as he lends his aid to the underground resistance group Avalanche in the mako-powered city of Midgar. In the fight against the shadowy Shinra Electric Power Company, Cloud and his comrades are thrust into a larger conflict to determine the fate of the planet. FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE comes bundled with FF7R EPISODE INTERmission, an exhilarating story arc which brings Wutai ninja Yuffie Kisaragi to the forefront as she infiltrates the city of Midgar during the events of the base game. 

As part of SQUARE ENIX’s promise for a multi-platform strategy and aim to deliver their games to more players worldwide, the entire FINAL FANTASY VII remake series will eventually be coming to Nintendo Switch™ 2, Xbox Series X|S, in addition to PlayStation®5 and PC. The third part of the trilogy is currently being diligently produced as the culmination of the series. 

FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE will be available digitally for Nintendo Switch™ 2, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox on PC and for packaged edition on Nintendo Switch™ 2 on 22 January 2026. 

About FINAL FANTASY VII

First released in 1997 on the PlayStation® computer entertainment system, FINAL FANTASY VII celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2022. The game is universally regarded as a hallmark title of the RPG genre. The original title received high praise for its epic storyline, unique characters, and movie sequences that utilized the most cutting-edge technology of the time. Since then, the game revolving around iconic hero, Cloud Strife and his pursuit of the antagonist Sephiroth has sold over 15.3 million copies worldwide and continues to receive widespread acclaim from critics and fans around the world. The popular game has even expanded into spin-offs, films and merchandise. 

Now, Square Enix’s FINAL FANTASY VII remake project created by a team of original and new developers, retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct, and standalone games. The first game of the trilogy, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE is now available on the PC and the PlayStation®5 console, will be available on 22 January 2026 for Nintendo Switch™ 2, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox PC platforms. FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, the second game in the trilogy, has been praised by both players and critics across the globe, earning more than 125 perfect scores from media and 40 Game of the Year awards, and is available now for PC and the PlayStation®5 console.

About FINAL FANTASY

For over 35 years, the FINAL FANTASY series has delighted generations of gamers and millions of players worldwide through beloved role-playing adventures that are built upon the benchmarks of spectacular visuals, highly imaginative worlds, rich stories, memorable characters, and technical and gameplay innovation leading the industry and earning the highest accolades from around the world. Each mainline game in the series is a completely new experience, and an ideal entry-point to the series. Titles of the series have sold over 207 million units worldwide.

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