Final Fantasy VII Remake Series Director Sees Fate in Switch 2 Return
The director of the Final Fantasy VII Remake series feels it's destiny to bring the games to Nintendo hardware again. This move follows the original game's shift to PlayStation and aims to re-engage long-time Nintendo fans. Development for the Switch 2 was influenced by a multiplatform strategy and the console's demonstrated capabilities.
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Final Fantasy VII series director: “It kind of feels like fate” to return to Nintendo hardware
Final Fantasy VII remake series director Naoki Hamaguchi stated that it feels like fate to bring the remade trilogy to the Nintendo Switch, marking a return to Nintendo hardware after the original Final Fantasy VII moved to PlayStation. This move leverages the disc-based system of the PlayStation.
Final Fantasy 7 remake series director says “it kind of feels like fate” to return to Nintendo hardware, talks Switch 2 sales
Final Fantasy 7 Remake series director Naoki Hamaguchi expressed that bringing the games to Nintendo Switch 2 felt like fate, especially after the series' initial move away from Nintendo hardware. He is eager to see long-time Nintendo fans re-engage with the franchise. Hamaguchi also discussed how the company's shift towards a multiplatform strategy, coupled with a presentation of the Switch 2's capabilities, led to the decision to develop for the console, which has since performed well.
