The Final Fantasy VII Remake social media hosts disclosed that the upcoming Nintendo device as well as the already known Xbox Series X/S will receive the game tomorrow. This choice marked the end of the exclusive period, while at the same time letting the famous RPG in to a wider audience. The announcement has led to the gaming community being excited and the title being discussed a lot, which is an indication of its high demand.
What a day! The official Twitter account of Final Fantasy VII Remake revealed the big news: that the remake of the original FFVII is going to be available on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox tomorrow. We are talking about tomorrow! with a long wait for the game on PlayStation and PC, the characters are finally liberated. The announcement was nothing but a brief tweet with a link, while the replies were the complete opposite and showed a whole mood.
Inside, it is a party. Players go wild, but in a good way. A post by a user named @glitchy_07 exclaims “WE WON ✨️🔥”, and that truly is a perfect description for Xbox and Switch 2 users. Another user @smooth4life0 shares a GIF of excitement and writes “LET’S GOOOO‼️”. @RyanDrayson, a third user, is already planning to pick up his pre-ordered Switch 2 copy after work. The atmosphere is extremely positive, as if a party finally started after a long wait.
Nevertheless, the internet doesn’t paint everything in bright colors. There are also debates about video games among conversations. @MaddKingMaddox asks a very reasonable question: “So what’s the difference in this ‘Intergrade’ and the version I got several years ago on the PS4?” Another user, @BigD_204, comes in with a clarification that it is mainly graphics and performance upgrades with the extra Yuffie DLC chapter included. This information is valuable for anyone who is considering buying the game again or is just curious.
At times, the debates are more like laughter, lol. Some just want to see the more players who’ll get to experience it. @lastchalice is the one who writes a thread full of warmth stating, “As one who considers Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth to be two of the best games ever made, I want as many people as possible to play this… It’s quite special.” This is definitely one of the good parts, right? Gamers who already have it loved just want to share that joy. However, @Tigertyme1 is the one who responds to that, but he does it in a respectful manner, he disagrees with the point that the remake is the best ever and he defends the original FF7. This is the friendly back-and-forth about legacy and taste, which is such a great aspect of gaming communities, that they can be fun.
And the platform wars, they are everlasting. The comments section has a little spat which is kind of hilarious. @RakanAlotaibi77 comments on the frame rate of the Switch 2 version saying, “a LOT of people will not buy it because of the fps.” Then @FtSoldierTSaki responds with a savage remark: “To Nintendo Switch 2 users, they don’t care. It’s now third on the eShop Charts. SUCK IT!” Well, you know… one can’t dispute with chart data, mate. Gamers are showing it with their wallets and it looks like they are quite eager to play this either on the go or on their Xbox.
And speaking of excitement, the expectation is for real. @Javismix tweeted “Ya en espera… hoy no se duerme…” which means “Already waiting… no sleep tonight…” What a vibe! @PUREFILTH6669 and @lerigan are making fun about trying to launch the pre-installed game earlier, hoping that the just… works. We have all been there, watching the countdown timer.
Naturally, as the first part is now finally available on all platforms, players are already looking ahead. @UGHDROP replies with a GIF and asks, “part 3 announcement when? 👀” And @XtremeJam87 is saying, “Then you will tell us about Rebirth, right? 😎” It just shows that this is the start of the journey for the new players. After they finish Intergrade, they will be right there with the rest of us, anxiously waiting for news on the conclusion. The hype train has no brakes.
What does all this mean, then? It is a colossal victory for gaming accessibility. For a long time, a modern classic was behind a platform wall, and now that wall is about to be crumbled. Gamers on the Nintendo and Xbox systems, many of whom have never had a PlayStation, will at last be able to play Final Fantasy.
