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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Streamlines Playtime to Under 10 Hours

10/8/2025

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade will launch on Switch 2 and Xbox with streamlined progression features that cut playtime from 40-50 hours to under 10.
Game director Naoki Hamaguchi endorses these options, emphasizing player choice, while acknowledging controversy around easy modes and mixed reactions within the team.
The features will also arrive on PlayStation 5 and personal computer (PC) later.

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade will launch on Switch 2 and Xbox with streamlined progression features that cut playtime from 40-50 hours to under 10.
Game director Naoki Hamaguchi endorses these options, emphasizing player choice, while acknowledging controversy around easy modes and mixed reactions within the team.
The features will also arrive on PlayStation 5 and personal computer (PC) later.