Square Enix is expanding the reach of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, with the action role-playing game scheduled to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S on June 3, 2026. This upcoming release follows the title’s previous debuts on PlayStation 5 on February 29, 2024, and Windows on January 23, 2025.
A Strategic Milestone for Square Enix
The expansion of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth across multiple platforms represents a significant move for Square Enix Holdings Co. Ltd. As the second entry in a planned trilogy reimagining the original 1997 title, the game serves as a key driver for the company. The title’s global sales success and its role as a milestone in the gaming market highlight the company’s strategy to leverage iconic intellectual property to drive growth among both fans and investors.
This multi-platform rollout underscores the industry trend of maximizing software lifecycles by porting high-fidelity experiences to a broader range of hardware, ensuring the project’s reach extends beyond its initial console launch.
Gameplay and Narrative Evolution
Developed using Unreal Engine 4, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth continues the story immediately following the events of Final Fantasy VII Remake. Players take control of mercenary Cloud Strife and the eco-terrorist group AVALANCHE as they journey across the planet. The narrative focuses on the effort to stop the megacorporation Shinra from exploiting Mako—the planet’s life essence—and the quest to defeat the former elite SOLDIER, Sephiroth.
The gameplay evolves the series’ formula by blending real-time action with strategic RPG elements. Key additions to the combat system include synergy skills and team-based combos, which are unlocked by deepening relationships between party members. The game’s world is divided into multiple diverse regions, featuring expansive environments and various forms of transportation, such as Chocobos, leading toward the journey’s culmination at “The Forgotten Capital.”
Development and Production
The project entered production in November 2019, even before the release of the first remake. Even as the lead staff returned for the sequel, there were shifts in leadership roles: Tetsuya Nomura transitioned to creative director, while Naoki Hamaguchi took over as director. The development team also includes producer Yoshinori Kitase, writer Kazushige Nojima, and composers Masashi Hamauzu and Mitsuto Suzuki.
For those transitioning from previous titles, Square Enix offers incentives for players with save data from Final Fantasy VII Remake and Episode INTERmission, providing access to Summon Materia such as Leviathan and Ramuh.
