Square Enix made a surprise announcement ahead of the Nintendo Direct, confirming that Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on July 23, 2026. Digital pre-orders are now open on the eShop, priced at £44.99 / €49.99. The Switch 2 edition inherits all HD enhancements from the original Switch version, including upscaled visuals, rearranged music, and a fast-forward mode. However, it also features visual optimizations tailored to the new hardware, promising sharper resolution and smoother frame rates.
As a collection of two classic RPGs, Final Fantasy X tells the emotional story of Tidus and Yuna, while Final Fantasy X-2 continues Yuna’s journey. The original Switch 1 release earned a 9/10 from critics, praised as “a perfect way to bring two classics to a new generation of players.” The Switch 2 version is a digital-only release, but community discussions have already raised questions about whether existing Switch 1 owners should receive a free or discounted upgrade (e.g., a £10 discount). Square Enix has not yet announced any upgrade policy. Additionally, fans are wondering whether the game will include X-2 on the same cartridge (as seen in some Asian physical editions of the Switch 1 release), but no official details on a physical version have been confirmed.
