Square Enix stole the show during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase with a surprise port announcement for one of gaming's most acclaimed RPGs. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the second chapter in the critically praised remake trilogy, will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 3rd, 2026. The reveal trailer, which also confirmed simultaneous launches on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC via Play Anywhere, and Xbox Cloud, showcased sweeping vistas, intense battles, and the party's iconic journey beyond Midgar.
Preorders opened immediately after the Direct show, with digital editions available on the Nintendo eShop, Xbox Store, and Square Enix platforms. Standard pricing sits at $49.99, while Digital Deluxe editions run $69.99, and a Twin Pack Deluxe bundling Remake Intergrade and Rebirth goes for $99.99. Select regions offer up to 20% off for early birds. Physical Switch 2 copies come packed with a limited in-box bonus: an exclusive Magic: The Gathering promo card featuring Zack Fair. The legendary solider, illustrated by creative director Tetsuya Nomura, enters with a +1/+1 counter and a sacrifice ability granting indestructible to a target creature. It's usable in the Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy set, adding collector appeal for JRPG and TCG fans alike.
This port follows closely on the heels of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade's Switch 2 debut on January 22nd, 2026, which also hit Xbox platforms that day. Rebirth originally launched worldwide in February 2024 as a two-disc PS5 exclusive, earning widespread acclaim for its expanded open-world exploration, refined combat, and emotional storytelling. A PC version followed in January 2025 on Steam and Epic Games Store. Square Enix describes the game as Cloud and Avalanche's odyssey across a vibrant planet: sprinting plains on Chocobos, delving ancient ruins, and confronting Sephiroth's shadow in six sprawling regions packed with minigames, summons, and branching narratives.
Game director Naoki Hamaguchi hyped the multiplatform push in a bilingual X post, noting Switch 2 and Xbox join PS5, Steam, and Epic for broader accessibility. "This year, we plan to share more updates on the Final Fantasy VII Remake Project than ever before," he wrote, teasing further reveals amid the trilogy's momentum. Early screenshots highlight solid performance, with dynamic resolution holding steady in demanding scenes like the Junon Parade.
The timing feels like a strategic choice. With Remake Intergrade fresh on Switch 2, Rebirth slots perfectly into summer lineups, priming players for the untitled Part 3 expected around 2027 or later. Square Enix's shift from PlayStation exclusivity reflects broader multiplatform ambitions post-FFXVI and Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. Performance remains a key question, but the trailer suggests optimized visuals retaining Rebirth's photorealistic fidelity and orchestral score.
For newcomers, Rebirth picks up post-Midgar escape, blending real-time action RPG elements with strategic Synergy attacks, Queen’s Blood card games, and chocobo racing. Veterans will appreciate expanded lore on Zack, Aerith, and the Whispers' multiverse meddling.
Preorder the game now via official stores to snag discounts and bonuses while supplies last. June 3rd marks a milestone date, bringing Yoshinori Kitase and Kazushige Nojima's reimagined epic to Nintendo's powerhouse handheld. With more remake news inbound, 2026 shapes up as a definitive year for Final Fantasy fans everywhere.