Square Enix has officially confirmed that the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 port of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade will operate at 30 frames per second, despite community expectations for enhanced performance on the new hardware. The announcement comes after the initial reveal of the Switch 2 version earlier this spring, prior to the console's official market release. Square Enix has additionally committed to bringing all three installments of the Final Fantasy 7 remake project to the Switch 2 platform in due course.

Since its debut in early June, the Nintendo Switch 2 has rapidly become the most sought-after gaming device on the market. Building upon the monumental success of its predecessor—the second best-selling console in history—the new system launched with flagship titles like Mario Kart World, followed shortly by Donkey Kong Bananza, which has emerged as a strong contender for 2025's Game of the Year honors. The technological leap from the original Switch is substantial, demonstrated by its ability to run demanding open-world experiences such as Cyberpunk 2077 at 40 FPS. This capability, combined with its performance on less graphically intensive games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom at 60 FPS, had led many enthusiasts to anticipate that Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade would similarly exceed the 30 FPS threshold.

In what many consider disappointing news for both Switch 2 owners and Final Fantasy devotees, Square Enix has clarified the performance parameters for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade on the new console. Through an official social media communication, the publisher verified that the game will maintain a 30 FPS frame rate when it launches on Switch 2 this winter. While Square Enix emphasized that players will still experience the title's renowned visual fidelity despite the frame rate limitation, the announcement sparked considerable disappointment among the community, with numerous fans voicing their dissatisfaction in response to the revelation.

Given the Nintendo Switch 2's demonstrated capacity to handle massive open-world games like Cyberpunk 2077 at 40 FPS, the decision to limit Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade to 30 FPS has particularly frustrated some enthusiasts. This sentiment is amplified by the fact that FF7 Remake features more linear environments compared to the vast, intricately detailed landscapes of Cyberpunk 2077. Industry observers speculate that Square Enix might be planning a performance enhancement patch that could potentially boost the frame rate to 40 or 60 FPS in a future update.

The Switch 2 isn't the only new platform scheduled to receive Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, as an Xbox version is also planned for release this winter. This expansion to additional platforms was announced alongside the surprise release of Final Fantasy 16 on Xbox during the platform's June showcase event. While specific release dates for both the Xbox and Switch 2 ports remain unconfirmed, with Tokyo Game Show approaching in just one month, many anticipate official launch details will be revealed shortly.