Square Enix Video compares Final Fantasy 7 Remake Switch 2 performance to other platforms

Square Enix compares Final Fantasy 7 Remake Switch 2 performance to other versions

A new video released by Square Enix showcases a comparison between the game for Final Fantasy 7 Remake on Switch 2 and other platforms. The beloved RPG served as one of the biggest third-party games announced to get a port to the newest Nintendo platform, adding some new features like “Streamlined Mode” for players who are more focused on the story. Final Fantasy 7 RemakeThe Switch 2 version will even include some exclusive pre-order perks, with digital pre-orders getting the original Final Fantasy 7 for a limited time. Now Square Enix is showing off the Switch 2 version's performance.

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The Switch 2's performance has served as one of the biggest questions for many big name ports from other consoles early on. The long awaited Switch 2 port Fire Ring reportedly experienced some serious issues with its early versions, dropping as low as 15 FPS in demos presented at this year's Gamescom. Square Enix has already spoken about before Final Fantasy 7 Remakes performance on the Switch 2, confirming that the game will run at 30 FPS on the Nintendo platform. A new video now provides a visual presentation of the remake's Switch 2 performance.

A new video uploaded to Square Enix's official YouTube channel compares the performance of Final Fantasy 7 Remake on Switch 2 to other platforms. The showcase features a side-by-side of the Switch 2 version in TV mode, the PS5, Xbox Series X and PC versions of the game, with much of the same visual fidelity and detail. Director Naoki Hamaguchi previously revealed that the Switch 2 version features lighting similar to the PS5 version, focusing on using lighting to make the game feel more expressive. The Switch 2 version of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake launched on January 22.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Video Compares Switch 2 Port to Other Platforms

The impressive video shows few visual compromises with the overall look of the Final Fantasy 7 Remakes Switch 2 version. The only major noticeable difference between the versions comes with some floor textures during Cloud's introduction, with the ground looking slightly lower quality on the Switch 2 version. The video also notably runs at 30 FPS for the showcase, which doesn't fully reveal the difference between the Switch 2's 30 FPS and other platforms' 60 FPS performance.

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Final Fantasy 7 RemakeThe Switch 2 debut in January wasn't the only game in the trilogy confirmed to be on the Nintendo platform. Square Enix confirmed it last month Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will also launch on Switch 2 sometime in 2026, although an official release date has not been confirmed. The third in-development entry in the trilogy was also confirmed to be released for Switch 2, with the final Final Fantasy 7 Remake the game is still awaiting an official reveal. Final Fantasy 7 RemakeThe Switch 2 port will bring the critically acclaimed RPG to even more fans soon.