Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Demo Out Now on Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S

Square Enix has released a playable demo for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, expanding the RPG's availability beyond its initial PC and PlayStation 5 releases to include the Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S. This demo allows players to explore initial segments of the game's narrative, continuing Cloud Strife and his allies' saga, and aims to demonstrate the game's performance on the Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series S. The Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy is coming to multiple platforms, including the Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the second part of the trilogy, will be available on these platforms on June 3, 2026. Players who engage with the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth demo will find that their save data carries over to the full game upon its release. Redemption codes for the Nintendo Switch 2 demo are as follows: United States: D3GM3304HQ4BBMVB Europe: D3GM3304HQ5BBMVB Japan: D3GM3304HQ6BBMVB Southeast Asia: D3GM3304HQ7BBMVB Hong Kong & Taiwan: D3GM3304HQ9BBMVB South Korea: D3GM3304HQVBBMVB The demo can be downloaded here: Xbox Series X|S: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth-demo/9PJD7T6MS6K7 Nintendo Switch 2: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-2-games/FINAL-FANTASY-VII-REBIRTH-3016562.html

Upon completing the demo and transferring save data, players will receive a Kupo Charm and a Survival Set, containing useful in-game items. The final installment of this trilogy, which remains unnamed, will debut simultaneously on all platforms. The game will utilize the UE4 Engine. For Nintendo Switch 2 owners, the game performs smoothly on the console, with adjustments made to accommodate its portable hardware. The demo for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth includes Chapters 1 and 2 of the full game. In Chapter 1, players control a younger Cloud and Sephiroth. Chapter 2 offers several hours of gameplay, featuring combat, exploration for hidden items, side stories, and a round of the Queens Blood card game. The demo also includes new Streamlined Progression features, such as unlimited HP and MP, a permanently full ATB gauge, and easier acquisition of weapon abilities.

Preorder Benefits and Exclusive Bonuses for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S

Progress made within the demo will carry over to the full game, scheduled for release on June 3. Preordering the full game on Nintendo Switch 2 or Xbox will provide players with exclusive bonuses. Those who purchase the Xbox Series X|S or PC version before June 10, 2026, can benefit from a 20% discount. Preordering the physical Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth comes with an exclusive Magic: The Gathering card featuring Zack Fair, designed by Tetsuya Nomura.

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