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Square Enix Targets Stable 30 FPS for FFVII Rebirth on Switch 2

The goal reflects a multiplatform strategy following a sales surge for Remake on Nintendo hardware.

Overview

  • Director Naoki Hamaguchi said the team is "consistently aiming for 30fps wherever possible," including on Switch 2 and Xbox Series S.
  • Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is officially slated to launch on Switch 2 on June 3, 2026.
  • Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade launched on Switch 2 and Xbox Series consoles in January 2026, with the Switch 2 port praised as a solid, playable conversion.
  • Circana data shows Remake reached No. 2 on the US Nintendo January chart, with analyst Mat Piscatella calling the jump to No. 9 overall across platforms a "tremendous achievement."
  • Coverage notes the $39.99 price on Switch 2 likely helped uptake as Square Enix broadens the series beyond PlayStation.