Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion launches on Nintendo Switch 2 today

Via the September 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct broadcast, Square Enix and Nintendo have announced the surprise release of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion on Nintendo Switch 2. The game will be available via the Nintendo eShop "later today," but as of this writing only the Nintendo Switch 1 edition is visible on the store. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is the remastered edition of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII, an action-RPG prequel to Final Fantasy VII. It originally launched on the PlayStation Portable handheld in 2007 and 2008.

Reunion features enhanced HD graphics, full voice acting, tweaks to the battle system, and a rearranged soundtrack. The story remains the same as the original, and as such stars Zack Fair, a promising SOLDIER operative assigned to investigate the disappearance of other SOLDIERS. The adventure brings him into contact with characters like Sephiroth, Cloud, Aerith, and others, setting the stage for the events of Final Fantasy VII. 

In his review of the game, Scott praised the remaster's graphical enhancements and noted the increased pacing of each encounter thanks to the combat system tweaks, though he said that despite the changes, the game's structure is closely bound to the design decisions that informed the original, PSP-sized adventure.

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is now available on Switch 2, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Switch 1. You can find the Switch 2 trailer with more from Square Enix below:

Ahead of the highly anticipated Final Fantasy VII Revelation, the third and final entry in the critically acclaimed FF7 Remake Series, witness the events that first set things into motion in Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion, now available on Nintendo Switch 2.

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion brings new life to the fan-favorite story with a complete HD graphical overhaul of the character models, UI and backgrounds; fully voiced dialogue in English and Japanese; and an updated, streamlined action-combat system, with the option to trigger Limit Breaks and Summons.

As part of the launch celebration, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is available at a 30% discount for a limited time. The offer ends on Sept. 23, 2026, at 11:59 local time.

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, and PC.