Square Enix has confirmed that Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on January 22, 2026, alongside versions for Xbox Series X|S and Windows Store via Xbox Play Anywhere. While the expanded edition of the 2020 title had previously been exclusive to PlayStation 5 and PC, its arrival on Nintendo Switch 2 highlights an unusual but justified choice: the use of a Game Key Card for its physical release.
Game Key Cards are often viewed negatively by collectors and physical media enthusiasts, as they don’t usually offer the game on the cart but just a license to download it. In this case, however, the decision appears practical. According to the Nintendo eShop listing, the Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade will require roughly 87.9 GB of storage space. By comparison, the PS4 release weighed in at 75 GB, the PS5 version at around 80 GB, and the Steam version at about 94 GB. Post-launch updates may have adjusted those figures slightly, but the new listing clearly reflects the scale of content players can expect.
Since current Switch 2 cartridges are capped at 64 GB, it would not be possible to fit the entire game on a single cart. A Game Key Card ensures that players download the full game directly to the console’s internal storage, allowing the system’s faster memory to handle texture streaming and reduce loading issues. Long-time fans may recall that texture pop-in was a problem on the PlayStation 4 release, something that was corrected on PS5 and PC thanks to faster hardware. The Switch 2’s design aims to avoid similar shortcomings by relying on its internal storage.
While not ideal for those who prefer traditional cartridges, the Game Key Card approach arguably benefits a game of this scale. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade features updated visuals, additional content, and performance enhancements, all of which contribute to its significant storage demand. For once, the use of a download-based retail version feels less like a compromise and more like a necessity.
The release of Intergrade on Switch 2 is part of Square Enix’s broader effort to expand the reach of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy. By making the first installment accessible on multiple platforms, the publisher is laying the groundwork for the sequels, ensuring that Nintendo players can finally join the journey from the beginning.
