Square Enix expanded the acclaimed RPG to Nintendo Switch 2 & added a streamlined progression mode
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X and S, and Xbox on PC, completing the second game in Square Enix’s three-part remake trilogy across every major modern platform. The release arrives alongside a significant update that introduces new accessibility options for players on all supported systems, including PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.
The expansion means that both finished entries in the Final Fantasy VII remake project are now available regardless of which hardware a player owns, a milestone Square Enix positioned explicitly as preparation for the third and final installment, currently in development.
What the streamlined progression feature actually does
The centerpiece of the update is an optional feature called Streamlined Progression, which gives players direct control over several elements that typically gate progress in the game. With it enabled, players can set their HP and MP to unlimited at all times, cap damage output at 9,999 per hit during battles and minigames, and carry the maximum quantity of most items available in the game.
Each option can be toggled individually and switched on or off at any time from the in-game settings menu, meaning players are not committing to a fixed experience by turning it on. The feature was previously introduced in Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and is now available across all platforms running the new update, which brings the game to version 1.005.
A second new feature called New Game – Head Start allows players beginning a fresh run to start with characters already at level 65, just five levels below the game’s maximum. Those characters arrive equipped with several enhanced materia, reducing the time investment required to access late-game content on a second playthrough.
PC players get additional technical improvements
The update includes platform-specific changes for PC players beyond the new progression features. The PC version now supports AMD FSR upscaling, which the patch notes describe as enabling more stable and detailed image processing. Players on Steam have reported the update weighs approximately 71 gigabytes, a substantial download that reflects the scope of changes included.
New platforms, free demo included
The Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox versions launch with a free demo that covers the first two chapters of the game in full. Chapter 1 puts players in control of a younger Cloud alongside Sephiroth, while Chapter 2 opens up the Grasslands region for exploration. Save data from the demo carries over into the full game, along with two bonus items for players who make the purchase.
Players with save data from Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade can also claim bonus summoning materia when starting Rebirth, with Leviathan tied to the main story save and Ramuh tied to the Intermission expansion save.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has earned more than 125 perfect review scores and 40 Game of the Year awards since its original PlayStation 5 release in February 2024. The Nintendo Switch 2 version is priced at $49.99.
Part 3 is still on its way
The expanded release arrives as fans continue to wait for any announcement regarding the trilogy’s third installment. Director Naoki Hamaguchi confirmed in April that development was proceeding on schedule and that an announcement was being prepared, though no release window has been provided. With Final Fantasy VII Remake releasing in 2020 and Rebirth in 2024, a six-year gap between the first and third entries is already locked in even if Part 3 arrives before the end of 2026.
The original Final Fantasy VII first released in 1997 and has sold more than 15.3 million copies worldwide. The remake trilogy retells that story across three standalone games developed by a combination of the original creators and newer team members.