A Demo For Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Is Now Available On Switch 2
A demo for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is now available on the Switch 2 eShop ahead of its full release on June 3, 2026. The demo includes the first two chapters of the game and allows players to carry over their progress to the full version. While the demo has some visual drawbacks, it is considered a solid port and offers new streamlined progression options.
- ▪The demo is a 45.1GB download, less than half the full game's size of 102.5GB.
- ▪Progression from the demo can be carried over to the full game upon its release.
- ▪The demo features streamlined progression options similar to those in Remake, including health and damage toggles.
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NewsNintendo Switch 2Switch eShopFinal Fantasy A Demo For Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Is Now Available On Switch 2 Materi-awesome by Ollie ReynoldsTue 28th Apr 2026 Share: Image: Square EnixIn case you haven't seen, we recently went hands-on with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on Switch 2 ahead of its full release on 3rd June 2026. We came away feeling pretty positive about the whole thing, noting that while there were certainly some visual drawbacks, it nevertheless proves to be a worthy follow-up to Remake and a solid port. However... If you don't want to take our word for it, then good news..! A free demo is now available on the Switch 2 eShop, so you can give it a try yourself.
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