Final Fantasy VII Rebirth demo now available on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox

Square Enix will be launching a Final Fantasy VII Rebirth demo for Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox platforms today.

The demo includes the first two chapters of the game with save data carrying over to the full release. Thanks to Nova Crystallis for the heads up. Ahead of the demo going live, read James' thoughts on the Switch 2 version here. The demo is now available on Xbox here and Switch 2 here (EU, NA). If you don't see the demo on the web, check on the console eShop. The download size is 45.1GB on Switch 2 and 91.17GB on Xbox Series X.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth won Best Music in RPG Site's Best of 2024 Awards. You can read about it and more here. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is now available on PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). Read my handheld impressions here and our PS5 review here. It is coming to Switch 2 and Xbox Series (Play Anywhere) on June 3.

You can find the demo trailer with more information from Square Enix below:

The Final Fantasy VII Rebirth demo is out now on Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC as part of Xbox Play Anywhere, with save data transfer to the full game which arrives on June 3, 2026!

Preorders are now open with digital bonuses available. Those who preorder the physical Nintendo Switch 2 edition will also get 1x Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY "Zack Fair" card, featuring a variant art by Tetsuya Nomura.

While supplies last.