Square Enix has officially confirmed that Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade will run at 30 FPS on the Nintendo Switch 2, dashing hopes that the upgraded hardware would deliver higher performance for the title.
The port of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade was first revealed back in Spring, even before the Switch 2 hit the market. Square Enix has also committed to bringing all three entries in the remake trilogy to Nintendo’s new system once development is complete.
Nintendo Switch 2 Performance Expectations
The Nintendo Switch 2 has quickly become one of the most in-demand consoles since launching in June. Its debut lineup included Mario Kart World, while Donkey Kong Bananza—released the following month—has already emerged as a contender for Game of the Year 2025.
The system boasts a significant performance leap over its predecessor, with demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 able to run at 40 FPS. Meanwhile, less intensive but visually striking games such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom reach 60 FPS. These benchmarks fueled fan expectations that Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade would target higher frame rates than 30 FPS.
Square Enix Confirms 30 FPS Limit
In a recent update, Square Enix confirmed via social media that Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade will be capped at 30 FPS on the Switch 2 when it arrives this Winter. The company highlighted the game’s “crisp visuals,” but the reassurance did little to calm fan frustration, with many pointing out the disparity compared to the console’s performance with other major titles.
Given that Final Fantasy 7 Remake is more linear in design compared to the expansive world of Cyberpunk 2077, players are questioning why the performance target remains lower. Some are holding out hope that Square Enix may release a performance patch in the future to allow 40 or even 60 FPS gameplay.
Xbox Port Also Incoming
The Switch 2 release isn’t the only version in the works. Square Enix has also confirmed that Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade will arrive on Xbox consoles later this Winter. The news was paired with the surprise launch of Final Fantasy 16 on Xbox during the company’s June showcase.
While no firm release dates for either the Switch 2 or Xbox versions have been provided, many are speculating that the Tokyo Game Show could bring more details when it kicks off next month.
