Square Enix has launched a playable demo for its upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S ports of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, which is slated to launch quite soon on June 3, 2026.
The demo covers a fairly decent portion of the early game, allowing players to experience the first two chapters. That means the opening sequence where a younger Cloud and Sephiroth visit Nibelheim on a mission for SOLDIER and kick off events that would permeate the rest of the Final Fantasy VII timeline, as well as the present-day party’s first footsteps out into their new adventure across the Grasslands region. You’ll even get to experience the excellent Queen’s Blood card minigame.
Downloading and playing the demo will also reward you with bonuses for the full game, so there’s plenty of reasons to give it a go!
Doubly so for those interested in getting the game on the Switch 2, where the game has a lot to prove in terms of its performance on Nintendo’s new-generation machine. The good news is, having tried it out myself, it’s every bit as impressive as Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade was on the Switch 2 when it dropped in January.
Take a look at a new trailer for these fresh ports:
Pre-orders are also live now for the full game on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox, and come in two distinct editions that include the below content and bonuses:
- Digital Edition
- Standard – Includes the Moogle Trio and Posh Chocobo Summoning Materia, Armor: Shinra Bangle Mk. II and Midgar Bangle Mk. II.
- Digital Deluxe Edition – Includes the Standard edition bonuses, plus the Magic Pot Summoning Materia, Accessory: Reclamant Choker, Armor: Orchid Bracelet, Digital Art Book and Digital Mini Soundtrack.
- Physical Edition – Those who pre-order the physical Nintendo Switch 2 edition of FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH will receive one Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY Zack Fair card featuring variant art by Tetsuya Nomura, while supplies last.