FF7 Remake Intergrade Launches on Switch 2, Xbox in 2026

Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S on January 22, 2026, with a simultaneous patch bringing new accessibility features to the existing PlayStation 5 and PC versions.

The update introduces Streamlined Progression, a set of optional toggles designed to reduce the grind and challenge in the game's combat system. Players can enable features such as constant maximum HP and MP, a perpetually full Limit Gauge and ATB Gauge, and maximum damage output of 9,999 per hit. Additional options include doubled experience points, tripled ability point gains, simplified weapon ability acquisition, unlimited gil, maximum recovery item quantities, and pre-maxed materia levels. These settings appear in the game's options menu between gameplay and camera controls, allowing users to customize their experience, whether to breeze through battles or focus on the narrative without interruptions.

The enhancements aim to make the acclaimed JRPG more approachable for newcomers or those prioritizing the story over combat difficulty. Square Enix first detailed these features in September 2025 through shared screenshots, confirming...