Final Fantasy games getting physical releases on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5

A handful of Final Fantasy games will see physical releases in the United States this December.

Announced yesterday, four games in the series will be released physically for the first time in the region. For Nintendo Switch owners, Final Fantasy IX and a special Final Fantasy VII & Final Fantasy VIII Remastered twin-pack will be released on December 9. Both releases will cost $39.99. Pre-orders for Final Fantasy IX can be made here while pre-orders for Final Fantasy VII & Final Fantasy VIII Remastered can be made here. A synopsis for both releases read:

FINAL FANTASY VII

Final Fantasy VII, the timeless classic loved by a legion of fans, is now available with a number of helpful extra features! Experience an epic adventure beyond imagination, culminating in the final battle to decide the fate of the planet.

The world has fallen under the dominion of the Shinra Electric Power Company, a sinister corporation that has monopolized the planet’s very life force as Mako energy.

In the urban megalopolis of Midgar, an anti-Shinra rebel group calling themselves Avalanche have stepped up their campaign of resistance.

Cloud Strife, a former member of Shinra’s elite SOLDIER unit now turned mercenary, lends his aid to the rebels, unaware that he will be drawn into an epic battle for the fate of the planet while having to come to terms with his own lost past.

The following extra features are included:

- 3x speed mode

- Ability to turn battle encounters off

- Battle enhancement mode

FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered

The mega-hit RPG, FINAL FANTASY VIII returns!

It is a time of war.

The Republic of Galbadia, under the influence of the sorceress Edea, mobilizes its great armies against the other nations of the world.

Squall and other members of SeeD, an elite mercenary force, join hands with Rinoa, a resistance fighter, to fight against Galbadia’s tyrannical rule and to prevent Edea from fulfilling her ultimate goal.

This product is a remaster of Final Fantasy VIII, featuring multiple enhancements including additional options to customize your gameplay experience and difficulty, such as:

- Battle assist options (HP, ATB gauge, and Limit Break boosts)

- Game speed boost (x3)

- No random encounters

For PlayStation 5 owners, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade & Rebirth Twin Pack will be released on December 4 for the price of $59.99. Pre-orders for the game can be made here. A synopsis for both games read:

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade

The world has fallen under the control of the Shinra Electric Power Company, a shadowy corporation controlling the planet's very life force as mako energy. In the sprawling city of Midgar, an anti-Shinra organization calling themselves Avalanche have stepped up their resistance. Cloud Strife, a former member of Shinra's elite SOLDIER unit now turned mercenary, lends his aid to the group, unaware of the epic consequences that await him.

The new episode featuring Yuffie is a brand-new adventure in the world of FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE. Play as Wutai ninja Yuffie Kisaragi as she infiltrates Midgar and conspires with Avalanche HQ to steal the ultimate materia from the Shinra Electric Power Company.

Play alongside new characters and enjoy an expanded gameplay experience featuring multiple new combat and gameplay additions. This adventure brings new perspective to the FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE story that cannot be missed.

The story of this first game in the FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE project covers up to the main party’s escape from Midgar, and goes deeper into the events occurring in Midgar than the original FINAL FANTASY VII did.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

The Unknown Journey Continues...

After escaping from the dystopian city of Midgar, Cloud and his friends set out on a journey across the planet. New adventures await in a vibrant and vast world – sprint across grassy plains on a Chocobo and explore expansive environments.