Final Fantasy VII fans may have a lot to look forward to in 2026. An industry insider claims the second chapter of the remake trilogy, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, is targeting a multiplatform push that includes Xbox consoles and Nintendo’s next-generation handheld commonly referred to as Switch 2. If true, that would put Rebirth on track to follow closely after Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, which is expected to arrive on those platforms this winter.
The latest chatter stems from NateTheHate2, who responded to community speculation around an upcoming Nintendo showcase. The suggestion is that Square Enix could tease Rebirth there, though the spotlight would primarily be on Intergrade. Crucially, the insider does not anticipate a long wait between Intergrade and Rebirth on non-PlayStation hardware, pointing to a 2026 window for the latter on Xbox and Nintendo’s new system.
This aligns with earlier comments from Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi, who indicated the entire remake trilogy is planned for Nintendo’s next handheld thanks to its stronger hardware. Even so, Rebirth is the most technically demanding of the three, with large, open-world regions that push streaming, asset detail, and draw distances harder than the more contained, Midgar-centric Intergrade. That likely means extra optimization work to ensure smooth performance.
On the technical front, there’s speculation that Square Enix could lean on upscaling tech such as DLSS to stabilize frame rates on Switch 2, helping the game present its expansive environments more cleanly without sacrificing too much detail. An Xbox Series X version should be more straightforward, though recent history suggests there may still be platform differences. Players noticed visual and performance discrepancies between Xbox and PS5 builds of other recent Square Enix titles, and the less powerful Xbox Series S would almost certainly require reduced resolution, effects, or both.
Beyond Rebirth, attention is already turning to the trilogy’s finale. Director Tetsuya Nomura has hinted that a major update could be on the horizon, with many fans eyeing the Tokyo Game Show on September 25 for news. Even as Square Enix broadens its multiplatform strategy, early expectations are that the final chapter could debut first on PS5 before expanding to additional systems later.
As with all unconfirmed reports, treat these timelines and platform details as provisional until Square Enix makes them official. Still, the trajectory is clear: the Final Fantasy VII remake project appears to be gearing up for its widest audience yet, with performance-focused ports and smarter upscaling likely to bring the experience to more players without losing the visual punch that defines Rebirth’s open-world ambitions.
