Square Enix just made a significant announcement everyone. The official account of Final Fantasy VII Remake tweeted that we are now only a month away from Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade being released on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox. After a long time of being a PlayStation exclusive, Cloud and his companions are now allowed to wander around the other console platform. The tweet, which was simple and to the point, created a stir in the gaming community and the replies, oh, they create a whole atmosphere.
What is it about? Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is the ultimate version of the 2020 game developed for PS5. It incorporates the original game and the INTERmission DLC episode featuring Yuffie. The game will be available on Microsoft’s Xbox and Nintendo’s Switch. This will be a tremendous chance for the players who have been waiting for so long to get their hands on it. The tweet may look like a countdown, but the community’s reaction is altogether a different matter.
The excitement is spreading like wildfire. The hardcore gamers are almost going mad. One of the users, MaverickHunter X, expressed his excitement by saying, “I am so excited! I can almost finally feel this. I have been waiting for six years.” That’s really a long time to remain patient. Another user, Barricade1812, just said “I am so looking forward to this on Switch 2 😁😁😁”. The very idea of taking this enormous and wonderful JRPG with you wherever you go is enough to attract many players. Another user, FtSoldierTSaki, pointed out the Switch 2’s ability to be a powerful portable console. It is a” dream scenario” come true for many avid gamers.
Though, the every day chaos that accompanies the internet was also there. The comments section turned into a little battlefield for console wars overnight. One user, niroversee, expressed his fear about the Switch version of the game being a flop: “I feel really bad about the switch version of this game. It looked fantastic on PlayStation and the switch isn’t even going to come close to that.” A debate ensued with FtSoldierTSaki replying, “The Switch TWO can handle this game based on the PS4 (Remake) and the PS5 (Intergrade) versions.” A classic insult followed: “You’re still going to fcking lose the console wars.” Ah, the sweet, timeless melody of platform rivalry. It’s all just a game, mostly.
Additionally, there is some misinformation and rumors circulating. User mlgxxx808 asserted that the “xbox version of final fantasy 7 is cancelled as square enix is abandoning xbox”. However, that does not seem… very probable, particularly after the official announcement. But it does highlight how confusing and rumor-prone these forums can be. Meanwhile, others are primed to make requests. Le4dAspirin wished for a “Physical copy on Xbox, please 🙏 💚”. And Kladix_Fr is already thinking ahead, inquiring, “And part 3 !!! ?” Easy there, pal! Let’s first survive this launch.
A few of the exchanges are extremely specialized and perhaps only a small number of hardcore gamers can comprehend them. A user going by the name of Hidden_lvl hinted that “Fortcondor is fun in this version. They ruin it in Rebirth.” Ouch! That is a hot take for die-hard fans. And a plea from Soy_Tu_Mangz14: “Bring Jessie back 🤣” is a declaration that the devotion to these characters is still alive, even after all those years.
A few users have pointed out that there is no English voice option mentioned, with eren1mo_ bluntly stating, “English Voice is not happening.” This could be a disappointment for some, but subtitles exist for a reason. Also, someone named J is already whinging about the lack of support for PS5 Pro. The game hasn’t even come out on these new platforms yet and people are already concerned about the next-next-gen. Gamers, man. We’re never satisfied.
This incredible journey began with the first teaser in 2015, which is hard to believe. The wait has been very long and torturous for those accursed to only play on Xbox and Nintendo. Comments such as “Can’t wait to replay this on Xbox 🔥” from TH3MAF1A just illustrate the significance of this release. It is not merely a port; it is an invitation for a whole new crowd to come and try out one of the most acclaimed RPG remakes ever.
So what is the next step? We wait. Just another month. The clock is ticking towards the launch day. Will the Switch 2 version be up to the mark? Will the Xbox release have all the features?
