Square Enix will release Final Fantasy VII Remake for Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch 2 on Jan. 22, 2026. The ports will feature Streamlined Progression at launch, and the developer will add the system to existing PC and PlayStation 5 versions through an update. Game Director Naoki Hamaguchi told AUTOMATON Japan that the multiplatform expansion prompted the decision to offer easier gameplay options, which maintain full health, maximize damage output, and reduce completion time to approximately 10 hours.
Hamaguchi acknowledged internal resistance to features critics labeled as undermining traditional gameplay but defended player choice in content engagement. The studio will not implement Streamlined Progression at launch for the third installment of the trilogy. Standard Final Fantasy VII Remake playthroughs require 40 to 50 hours to complete.
Hamaguchi acknowledged internal resistance to features critics labeled as undermining traditional gameplay but defended player choice in content engagement. The studio will not implement Streamlined Progression at launch for the third installment of the trilogy. Standard Final Fantasy VII Remake playthroughs require 40 to 50 hours to complete.
