Speculation around the platform expansion of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has resurfaced following renewed comments from a well known industry insider. In September 2025, Nate the Hate, who was later voted Leaker of the Year by the Reddit GamingLeaksAndRumors community, shared claims that the second entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake trilogy would arrive on Xbox Series S and X as well as Nintendo Switch 2 during 2026. The insider has now reiterated that stance after responding to a follower on X, suggesting that Square Enix’s plans for bringing the title to additional platforms remain unchanged. While the publisher has not made any official announcement, the confirmation has reignited discussion among fans eager to see the series expand beyond its initial console exclusivity.
If the information proves accurate, Xbox and Nintendo players could find themselves in a unique position, gaining access to both released installments of the trilogy within the same year. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade has launched today on Xbox Series S and X and Nintendo Switch 2, marking the first time the remake has appeared on these platforms. Ahead of its release, Square Enix offered a free demo that drew considerable attention, particularly for its visual fidelity and performance on Nintendo Switch 2. Many players noted that the demo appeared close to the PlayStation 5 version in overall presentation, which helped build confidence around the technical capabilities of the new hardware. Square Enix has also previously stated that porting Remake Intergrade to Xbox Series S did not present major issues, aside from some memory related considerations.
Porting Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, however, is expected to be a more complex task. Compared to the first remake, Rebirth features a significantly broader scope with large scale environments that lean closer to open world design. These areas place heavier demands on system resources, particularly CPU performance, which could pose challenges for both Xbox Series S and Nintendo Switch 2. Achieving acceptable performance while maintaining visual quality would require careful optimization. A potential 2026 release window would therefore be notable if Square Enix manages to deliver a stable experience across all platforms. For context, Rebirth is currently playable on Steam Deck, but only with noticeable compromises to performance and graphical settings, highlighting the technical demands of the game.
Beyond Rebirth, attention within the community remains focused on the future of the trilogy itself. Fans are closely watching for updates on Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3, which has yet to be formally revealed. Last month, director Naoki Hamaguchi hinted that the project was nearing a point where it could be shown publicly, leading to expectations of an appearance at The Game Awards 2025. That event passed without any reveal, but anticipation continues to build around a possible showing at a future State of Play presentation. As with the earlier entries, the final part of the trilogy is widely expected to debut on PlayStation 5 before expanding to other platforms at a later stage, following Square Enix’s established release pattern for the remake series.
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