Update: Switch 2 Demo of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Impresses with Smooth Gameplay at 40fps
- ⚡Xe⚡
- Aug 27
- 2 min read
Update:
Other than the previous reports from Gamescom 2025 demos suggesting the Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade might be running at 40fps, Square Enix confirmed today on social media that the game will run at 30fps.
At Gamescom 2025, Square Enix presented a playable demo of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Nintendo Switch 2, giving attendees the first opportunity to test the port’s performance on the new system.
The handheld demo highlighted a stable experience, with smooth gameplay and minimal loading times. Menus operated without lag, text remained clear, and cutscenes adapted well to the smaller screen. Character switching responded immediately, even during the hectic early reactor sequence, and combat sequences did not stutter. While graphical details such as Cloud’s hair were less refined than on higher-end systems, overall visual quality held up strongly on the handheld display.
The console hardware remained cool throughout the demo, with no signs of overheating or heavy fan noise. However, concerns were noted about battery endurance for longer RPG play sessions.
A clarification about framerate was shared during the show, following initial confusion:
“Many apologies for the mistake I made in this video, I genuinely believed the game was running at 60fps. Having looked over the gameplay though, it appears to be a locked 30fps… HOWEVER, staff on the Final Fantasy booth have subsequently cleared things up, confirming that the game was actually running at 40fps!! All in all, the game runs super smooth and feels GREAT to play on switch 2!”
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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 15.1 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 this winter for the 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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