Short: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Is Technically Solid on Xbox, Series S Performs Better Than Expected
- ⚡Xe⚡
- 1 day ago
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Digital Foundry followed up with an Xbox Series comparison for Final Fantasy VII Remake, highlighting how well it runs on the platform:
Xbox Series X delivers visuals and performance that closely match the PlayStation 5 version.
Performance mode on Series X runs at around 1512p targeting 60fps, with a native 4K 30fps graphics mode also available.
Xbox Series S uses the same high-quality texture assets as Series X and PlayStation 5.
Despite having less available memory (approx. 8GB), Series S avoids the lower resolution textures seen on Switch 2 (which has 9GB).
Series S offers a 1080p 60fps performance mode and a 1440p 30fps graphics mode.
Shadow quality on Series S is significantly higher than the PS4 version but remains below PS5 and Series X.
NPC draw distance on Series S matches PS5 and Series X.
Both Xbox consoles benefit from fast loading, including area transitions, fast travel, and reloads after death.
Digital Foundry suggests texture streaming efficiency, rather than total memory size, as the likely reason for Series S maintaining full asset quality.
Overall, the Xbox release is described as technically solid, with Series S delivering a better than expected visual presentation.
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About FINAL FANTASY VII
First released in 1997 on the PlayStation® computer entertainment system, FINAL FANTASY VII celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2022. The game is universally regarded as a hallmark title of the RPG genre. The original title received high praise for its epic storyline, unique characters, and movie sequences that utilized the most cutting-edge technology of the time. Since then, the game revolving around iconic hero, Cloud Strife and his pursuit of the antagonist Sephiroth has sold over 15.3 million copies worldwide and continues to receive widespread acclaim from critics and fans around the world. The popular game has even expanded into spin-offs, films and merchandise.
Now, Square Enix’s FINAL FANTASY VII remake project created by a team of original and new developers, retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct, and standalone games. The first game of the trilogy, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE is now available on the PC and the PS5® and PS4® consoles, will be available on Jan. 22, 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, and Nintendo Switch™ 2 platforms. FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, the second game in the trilogy, has been praised by both players and critics across the globe, earning more than 125 perfect scores from media and 40 Game of the Year awards, and is available now for PC and the PS5® console.
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