Director Naoki Hamaguchi: Engineers "Very Passionate" on Optimization!
Hey, Daily Quest readers. Midgar is officially going portable! At the FF7 Remake Intergrade launch event for Switch 2 at Nintendo NY (Jan 22), Director Naoki Hamaguchi dropped a massive update for the fans.
Hamaguchi’s NYC Tea: Rebirth is Running!
While Remake Intergrade is already slaying on the Switch 2 at a stable 30-60 FPS, the focus has shifted to its massive sequel. Hamaguchi told Polygon that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is already "built" and running on Switch 2 hardware.
The Current Grind:
Optimization: The team is currently "polishing" the game to ensure the massive open world fits Nintendo’s specs.
The "Passionate" Team: Hamaguchi noted his engineers are using their experience from the Steam Deck/PC versions to ensure a "high-quality experience."
The Timeline: Updates are coming in the "very near future." With Intergrade out now, rumors are pointing toward a Summer 2026 drop for Rebirth.
The Trilogy Roadmap: Switch 2 is the New Home for FF7
Hamaguchi didn’t just stop at Rebirth. He confirmed that the entire trilogy is coming to Switch 2, ensuring the gameplay experience remains "pretty much exactly the same" across all platforms.
| Game | Switch 2 Status | The Details |
| Remake Intergrade | LIVE NOW! | Includes Yuffie DLC; solid 30-60 FPS performance. |
| Rebirth | Built / Polishing | Aiming for a 2026 release window. |
| Part 3 | In Development | Simultaneous dev for Switch 2; expected around 2027. |
A Full Circle Homecoming
The FF7 series famously pivoted from Nintendo to Sony back in the PS1 era. Bringing the full Remake trilogy to Switch 2 feels like a historical homecoming. Hamaguchi, who grew up on Nintendo FF titles, noted that bringing this trilogy to the platform "means a lot" to the team.
Can it run? While critics point to the Switch 2 being "lower-end" compared to a PS5, day-one successes like Resident Evil Requiem prove that with the right optimization, the Switch 2 is a JRPG powerhouse.
Final Quest: Portable Sephiroth Awaits!
The "Near Future" updates could mean a feature in an upcoming State of Play or a Nintendo Direct. Either way, the dream of playing Rebirth on a plane or a bus is nearly a reality.
What do you think? Will you be double-dipping to play the trilogy on the go, or are you waiting for Part 3 to drop before starting your journey? Drop your timelines in the comments below!
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