Great information for those who’re trying to full your assortment of bodily Final Fantasy releases on Switch–the Final Fantasy VII & Final Fantasy VIII Remastered: Twin Pack and Final Fantasy IX Switch bodily editions are lastly launching in North America. These initially launched in Japan and Europe a number of years in the past, however US followers have been caught with digital variations on the eShop. While you could possibly import and play the bodily variations from different areas due to the Switch’s region-free {hardware}, these new US releases will (hopefully) be simpler to seek out once they launch on December 9. Preorders for each video games at the moment are reside at Amazon for $40 every. While there aren’t any preorder bonuses introduced right now, it is nonetheless price securing early copies, since bodily Final Fantasy Switch releases are usually extremely popular. $40 | Releases December 9 The Final Fantasy VII & Final Fantasy VIII Remastered: Twin Pack contains, because the title implies, the HD ports of the PS1 variations of Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VIII Remastered. Both video games look like included in full on the cartridge. $40 | Releases December 9 The Final Fantasy IX bodily launch contains the HD model of the unique Final Fantasy IX on the cartridge. All three video games supply the identical core expertise as the unique PS1 RPGs, however with HD graphics and better decision presentation. Final Fantasy VIII Remastered specifically options new character fashions which are extra detailed than the PS1’s–though they nonetheless resemble the PS1’s 3D fashions’ artwork path, and use the unique animations, so it isn’t an enormous change. All three video games additionally function optionally available toggles to show off random encounters, make your characters invincible, and extra. While these are Switch video games, you’ll be able to after all play them on Switch 2 as nicely.With these new Final Fantasy VII & Final Fantasy VIII Remastered: Twin Pack and Final Fantasy IX bodily releases, it is now attainable to seize bodily editions of just about each mainline Final Fantasy game–plus a few of its greatest spinoffs–on Switch. The first six entries within the collection are all included within the Final Fantasy I-VI Collection Anniversary Edition, and the Switch model is on sale for $69 (was $75). Though for those who’re on the lookout for the perfect deal, it is also obtainable on PS4 for simply $53. The pixel remaster variations of those video games preserve the traditional 2D gameplay of the NES and SNES RPGs, however function new pixel artwork (and never the ugly redrawn sprites of the cellular re-releases from a number of years in the past), in addition to different tweaks like the flexibility to play with the unique chiptune soundtracks or new orchestrated variations, optionally available battle pace and issue settings, and extra.For the later entries within the collection, there’s the Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster, which incorporates Final Fantasy X and its sequel, Final Fantasy X-2. These variations function upscaled graphics, orchestrated soundtracks, and the additional content material from the International Editions of each video games, together with the roguelike thriller dungeon-style bonus recreation FFX-2: Last Mission. The CG quick Final Fantasy X: Eternal Calm–which bridges X and X-2–and the audio drama Final Fantasy X: Will are additionally included within the assortment. The Switch version is on sale for simply $25 (was $50).Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice ChroniclesFinal Fantasy XII is on the market on Nintendo’s handhelds through the Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age version. This re-release of the PS2 RPG contains related options as lots of the different Final Fantasy remasters, together with upscaled graphics, a re-recorded soundtrack, and battlespeed modifiers, plus all of the bonus content material and gameplay adjustments from the PS2’s International Edition that was ignored of the US release–including the wonderful new Job System that provides welcome selection to the way you construct your occasion. You can seize Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age on Switch for $25 (was $50). Both Final Fantasy X/X2 HD and Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age are being bought and shipped by Amazon, which we assume means Square Enix just lately reprinted each video games, since beforehand it was solely obtainable from third-party sellers. It’s additionally shocking that each video games are simply $25, on condition that the eShop variations are $50 every.Final Fantasy XII is about in Ivalice, the fictional world created by the beloved spin-off, Final Fantasy Tactics, which just lately noticed its personal high-quality remaster within the type of Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. This model contains the choice to play with the unique PS1 graphics, or the newly remastered model with greater decision graphics, voice-acted dialog, an overhauled UI, and different adjustments. The Switch model is on the market in a $50 Amazon-exclusive bodily version that features the sport and a bonus fold-out poster, in addition to a free Switch 2 Upgrade.Physical Final Fantasy Switch and Switch 2 GamesThat leaves Final Fantasy XI Online, Final Fantasy XIV Online, the Final Fantasy XIII trilogy, Final Fantasy XV, and Final Fantasy XVI because the final numbered entries within the collection not playable on Nintendo’s handhelds. We would not be stunned to see most of these present up on Switch 2 finally (aside from FFXI Online since it is a 20-year-old MMORPG that’s solely playable on PC as of late)–though for those who’re trying to play a model of XV on Nintendo’s handhelds, the Final Fantasy XV Mobile version–which is an episodic reimagining that closely chops down the unique PS4 open-world RPG and encompasses a cartoonish artwork style–is obtainable on the eShop. You’ll additionally discover different Final Fantasy spin-offs like World of Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles HD, and Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon on the eShop as nicely.However, the Switch 2 nonetheless has some large Final Fantasy releases headed its manner. Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade launches on Switch 2 on January 22, 2026, and preorders can be found for $50 at Amazon. Grabbing an early copy will get you a ton of bonuses, together with a Magic The Gathering X Final Fantasy booster pack and a bunch of in-game content material. Check out our Final Fantasy VII: Intergrade Switch 2 preorder information for extra info. Square Enix has additionally confirmed that the second recreation, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and the as-yet-untitled remaining entry within the Remake trilogy may even come to Switch 2 sooner or later.Final Fantasy VII Remake: Intergrade Switch 2 Edition PreordersJoin GameSpot’s Weekly Deals Newsletter:
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