Final Fantasy VII Revelation launches day one on Nintendo Switch 2 in first half of 2027

Naoki Hamaguchi closed out Summer Game Fest 2026 by announcing Final Fantasy VII Revelation – the third and final part of the Remake Trilogy – will launch simultaneously across all major platforms, including Nintendo Switch 2, in the first half of 2027. It marks the first time a mainline Final Fantasy title will arrive on a Nintendo platform on day one since the franchise left for PlayStation with the original FF7 back in 1997.

The path here was gradual. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade hit Switch 2 in January, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth followed earlier this month, and now Revelation completes the trilogy with a full multiplatform day-one release. Hamaguchi called it a meaningful full-circle moment: "The original FF7 is a very iconic title that represents the transition from Nintendo to PlayStation, but bringing that back and going with the multiplatform launch on day one is very meaningful to me. I know it means a lot for Kitase and Nomura as well – people who actually grew up with the Nintendo platforms. But it means a lot to me to be the one who actually brings the Final Fantasy series back on Nintendo platforms again on day one as both a fan and developer."

Hamaguchi was candid about one complication: Japanese fans don't embrace multiplatform releases the way Western audiences do. He noted that North American and European players generally welcome the approach, while Japanese fans tend to push back harder and voice negative opinions more loudly online. He acknowledged the cultural gap but said he believes a consistent day-one multiplatform strategy will eventually gain broader global acceptance.

More details on Final Fantasy VII Revelation are still coming out – Hamaguchi also discussed changes heading to the Queen's Blood card game. A trilogy that started as a PlayStation exclusive is ending as one of Square Enix's biggest simultaneous multiplatform launches to date.