For most of the twenty first century, the Final Fantasy video games had been PlayStation exclusives. But when you could have a collection that's constantly gotten new video games for nearly 40 years, you must take into consideration how youthful generations will be capable to play them. That, and, of course, occupied with your backside line, has led each writer to lean more and more into multiplatform releases. On prime of PC ports, Square Enix has launched a first rate quantity of remasters and particular editions of the Final Fantasy collection particularly for Nintendo's handheld.
The Final Fantasy video games hitting Switch isn't completely unprecedented. The connection between Final Fantasy and Nintendo dates back to the collection’ infancy, when the first game debuted on Nintendo's Famicom system in 1987. In reality, the first six mainline Final Fantasy video games debuted on Nintendo platforms earlier than Square Enix jumped to PlayStation as the collection’ main platform with Final Fantasy 7.
With Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth's PC launch and a solid Magic: The Gathering expansion bringing Final Fantasy back into the highlight in 2025, lots of people are hoping to dive into the collection for the first time. Below we’ve compiled a full checklist of Final Fantasy video games out there on Switch, for these trying to uncover or revisit the beloved JRPG collection on Nintendo’s latest console.
How Many Final Fantasy Games Are Available on Switch?
There are 20 Final Fantasy video games you may play on the Switch — 12 mainline video games, one prequel, and 7 spinoffs. These video games have been cut up into two sections beneath: mainline games (ordered by unique release date) and other games (ordered by Switch release date).
Every Mainline Final Fantasy Game on Switch
Final Fantasy 1–6 Pixel Remaster
The first six Final Fantasy video games are all out there on Switch as half of Square Enix’s Pixel Remaster assortment. Each game has been overhauled with new graphics, rearranged soundtracks, up to date UIs, and new galleries for gamers to discover the creatures, illustrations, and music from all six video games. If you're in diving into the unique Final Fantasy expertise, that is the finest method to do it.
The Pixel Remasters can be found individually ($12–18 USD/every) or as half of the six-game Final Fantasy I–VI bundle ($75 USD). If you're taking a look at the video games individually, I'd suggest FF6, because it has one of the more immersive storylines.
Final Fantasy 7
One of the collection’ most beloved video games, Final Fantasy VII, can also be out there on Switch. This is just not a remastered model of the game however slightly a port of the 1997 unique with three further options: a 3x velocity mode, the capacity to show battle encounters off, and a battle enhancement mode to make encounters simpler. While the newer remasters, Remake and Rebirth, introduce trendy action RPG mechanics to Cloud Strife's battle towards Sephiroth, the Switch version of FFVII is one of the finest alternatives to expertise what made the unique PlayStation game so impactful.
Final Fantasy 8 Remastered
The collection’ subsequent entry can also be out there on Switch as Final Fantasy VIII Remastered. This up to date model was launched in 2019, 20 years after FF8 initially debuted on PlayStation. Additions to the remastered model embrace a 3x velocity mode, the capacity to show off random encounters, and battle help choices to reduce the issue of fight.
Final Fantasy 9
Final Fantasy IX on Switch, like FFVII earlier than it, is a port of the unique RPG, which, regardless of not being fairly as "famous" as Final Fantasy VII, is taken into account to have one of the finest storylines in the collection. The Switch model contains a few extras in comparison with the 2000 unique, together with high-speed and no-encounter modes, an autosave function, and HD cutscenes and character fashions.
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster is a bundle of Final Fantasy X and its sequel X-2 (the collection’ first-ever direct sequel). The two video games function over 100 hours of RPG content material, in response to IGN sister web site How Long to Beat, and embrace upgraded graphics and reworked audio (with the capacity to change back and forth between the new and unique sounds).
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
Skipping the now-shuttered MMORPG Final Fantasy XI, the collection’ subsequent mainline game out there on Switch is Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age. The Zodiac Age, a remaster of the 2006 unique, options HD graphics and a re-recorded soundtrack, in addition to the Zodiac Job System, an elevated battle tempo, an non-compulsory high-speed mode, and autosave performance.
Final Fantasy 15 Pocket Edition HD
Final Fantasy XIII and XIV: Online are usually not out there on Switch, which brings us to Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD. It’s the latest mainline game out there on the platform, as FFXVI remains to be solely out there on PS5 and PC.
Final Fantasy 15 Pocket Edition HD is an abridged model of the unique game with cartoonish character fashions, simplified fight, a lowered talent tree, and fewer facet quests. Pocket Edition HD does, nonetheless, retain the full FFXV story, boys on the highway and all.
Other Final Fantasy Games on Switch
World of Final Fantasy Maxima (2018)
World of Final Fantasy Maxima, co-developed by Square Enix and prolific Japanese developer Tose, got here to Switch with new content material and the subtitle ‘Maxima’ two years after it was first launched on PS4 and Vita. It’s an accessible RPG aimed toward youthful audiences that mixes the collection' Active Time Battle system with the capacity to seize Mirages (i.e., creatures) to make use of in battle.
Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! (2019)
Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy! is a remastered model of the 2007 Wii game Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon. This Final Fantasy spinoff is a turn-based RPG with randomly generated dungeons and a buddy system that permits gamers to carry different creatures or characters alongside for the dungeon-crawling chaos.
Collection of Mana (2019)
This assortment of three Mana video games is on this checklist because of its inclusion of the 1991 Game Boy game Final Fantasy Adventure. Despite starting as a Final Fantasy spinoff, the Mana collection dropped these ties with the release of its second game, Secret of Mana, and has since remained an impartial franchise.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition (2020)
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition is an enhanced model of the 2004 RPG/dungeon crawler initially launched for GameDice. Crystal Chronicles for Switch options a cute aesthetic, online co-op, and the addition of English voiceover for the first time. It’s a graphical enchancment upon the unique that additionally added new areas, monsters, weapons, and a higher-difficulty option.
Collection of SaGa Final Fantasy Legend (2020)
Collection of SaGa Final Fantasy Legend compiles three Game Boy video games: Final Fantasy Legend I–III. We’ve included these video games in service to creating a complete checklist, although these are solely Final Fantasy video games in identify; the SaGa video games belong to an impartial franchise of RPGs impressed by however not essentially linked to Final Fantasy. The first three SaGa video games got the Final Fantasy identify to capitalize on the model recognition with western audiences.
The assortment provides a high-speed mode and Switch-specific enhancements like adjustable display screen magnification and the capacity to play along with your Switch oriented vertically (when in handheld mode, with Joy-Cons indifferent).
Crisis Core –Final Fantasy VII– Reunion (2022)
A prequel to Final Fantasy VII, Crisis Core –Final Fantasy VII– Reunion is a remastered model of the 2007 PSP RPG. The game stars a younger warrior named Zack Fair, whose connection to Cloud and FFVII is revealed all through the story. Reunion options remastered graphics, new character and background fashions, absolutely voiced dialogue, a newly organized soundtrack, and a refined battle system.
Theatrhythm Final Bar Line (2023)
A rhythm game that celebrates the music of Final Fantasy, Theatrhythm Final Bar Line launched with 385 tracks from throughout the Final Fantasy collection, although that has since grown to incorporate music from different Square franchises for a whole of 505 tracks. The Final Fantasy music pulls from 46 video games, in response to Squre, together with FFI–XV. Theatrhythm Final Bar Line options over 100 characters and online multiplayer help for up to eight gamers.
Chocobo GP (2023)
Chocobo GP is a Final Fantasy-themed kart racer developed by Arika (Tetris 99). While there are higher kart racers out there on Switch, Chocobo GP is a enjoyable respite from the more concerned RPGs that make up the majority of the Final Fantasy franchise. Like different kart racers, it options time challenges, tournament-style races, and choices for multiplayer racing.
Upcoming Final Fantasy Games on Nintendo Switch
The most up-to-date mainline Final Fantasy release is Final Fantasy XVI, which has but to see any variant or equal release on Switch. We in all probability received't see a new mainline FF game on PlayStation or Switch anytime quickly, as Square Enix's present focus is its three-part remake of Final Fantasy VII. Final Fantasy VII Remake was launched on PS4 in 2020, adopted by Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on PS5 in 2024, and each have since made their method to PC.
As some of the greatest Final Fantasy video games of this era, the massive query is whether or not we'll see both of these huge remakes on the Switch. While unlikely on the present Switch console, Final Fantasy VII Remake and Rebirth are rumored to be part of the Switch 2 launch, which we'll be listening to more about at a Nintendo Direct in April.
Jordan covers video games, reveals, and films as a freelance author for IGN.