Final Fantasy VII Remake’s director, Tetsuya Nomura, seems pretty interested in the rumored Nintendo Switch 2—after all, who wouldn’t want Cloud striding onto a portable powerhouse? With modern visuals, snappier load times, and a new level cap, a Switch 2 port could bring the iconic RPG to fans on the go, maybe even snagging a fresh audience. Square Enix and Nintendo have teamed up before, so could this actually happen? Stick around for more clues and speculation.
While rumors swirl faster than a Chocobo on greens, there’s been no official announcement tying Final Fantasy VII Remake’s director, Tetsuya Nomura, to Nintendo’s elusive Switch 2—at least not yet. Fans might want to grab a Phoenix Down for their expectations, since the Switch 2 itself hasn’t even been formally revealed by Nintendo.
Still, with Final Fantasy VII Remake smashing it on PlayStation platforms since its 2020 debut, curiosity about new territory is pretty understandable.
With Final Fantasy VII Remake thriving on PlayStation, it’s no wonder fans are eager to see where Cloud’s next adventure lands.
Nomura, known for his unique character designs and big-picture vision, led a dream team that included co-directors Motomu Toriyama and Naoki Hamaguchi, along with writer Kazushige Nojima. This squad, packed with veterans from the original 1997 classic, managed to honor the roots of Final Fantasy VII while layering in new twists and emotional depth. The original Final Fantasy VII was the first in the series to utilize full motion video and 3D graphics, marking a technical leap that set it apart from its predecessors.
The result? Rave reviews, strong sales, and a lot of fans enthusiastic to see where Cloud and company might pop up next. The game’s level cap was set at 50, making it the first numbered Final Fantasy with a cap lower than 99 or 100 and helping to keep players from being overpowered early in the story.
Here’s the thing—Final Fantasy VII Remake currently calls PlayStation home. But with multi-platform gaming becoming the norm (thanks, cloud gaming), there’s always a chance for a new port if the conditions are right.
The original Switch proved itself a powerhouse for ports, even if it sometimes struggled to keep up graphically with the PS4 and PS5. The hypothetical Switch 2 would need serious hardware upgrades to handle the Remake’s demanding visuals and fast-paced action, unless Square Enix wants to give Aerith some retro polygon charm again.
Nintendo and Square Enix have teamed up before, so it’s not outlandish to imagine more collaborations if the market demands it. A Switch 2 version could open the gates to a whole new audience—imagine the sales boost if Nintendo’s massive fanbase got their hands on Midgar.
Still, until Nintendo drops the curtain on the Switch 2, and Nomura or Square Enix confirm their plans, it’s all speculation.
For now, fans will have to settle for replaying their favorite segments on PlayStation—or just waiting for the next inevitable rumor to spawn.