After 5 Years, Xbox Finally Delivers the Remake Fans Have Been Awaiting

I’m sitting here, mug of lukewarm coffee in hand (why does it always get cold so quickly?), and I just heard some news that made me double-take. So, you know Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, right? Yeah, the one that made everyone rush to upgrade their consoles a couple of years ago. Well, it’s finally hopping over to Xbox later this year. Yep, who would’ve thought?

Now, let’s rewind a bit—a whole five years back, actually—to when FF7 Remake first burst out on the scene for PlayStation 4. Oh, PlayStation and Final Fantasy have this weird, intertwined destiny ever since Nintendo waved it goodbye. Fast forward to 2020, and you had this exclusive bond—FF7 Remake landing only on PS4. Like, talk about best friends sticking together, you know?

But in the magical world of video games, surprises are never far. The PlayStation 5 then rolled out the red carpet for the snazzy upgraded Intergrade version. Enter Yuffie—leading new adventures and flaunting graphics only a PS5 could love. Then boom, like a magician pulling out a rabbit, Square Enix dropped it on PC. Oh, and it’s not stopping there, it’s off to Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S next.

Insert gamer gasp here.

So, straight from the Xbox Games Showcase, Square Enix spills the beans: FF7 Remake Intergrade is incoming. Exact date? Well, they’re playing coy with that one, but it’s tagged for winter. Imagine Xbox fans tapping their feet impatiently. It’s like going to a party and knowing you’ll finally get to taste that famous cake everyone’s raving about. The base game’s all polished, Yuffie’s episode is nestled in, plus fancy upgrades—finally, Xbox players can join in the envy party.

Moving on, what about the next in line? Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Will it, won’t it, Xbox gamers ask. No commitments yet, but Square Enix seems keen on spreading the love across platforms from now on. Here’s hoping the gaming universe aligns.

Speaking of FF7 Rebirth, word on the grapevine is that it blew reviewers out of the water. Whether or not that open world glistened bright enough to make you squint, the reception was top tier. But hey, let’s curb the excitement, because if Remake Intergrade isn’t landing until this winter—your guess is as good as mine when Rebirth waves hello. 2026 maybe?

And oh, come release day, will FF7 Remake Part 3 grace Xbox? Without a PlayStation deal standing in the way, it’s what everyone’s dreaming of. Major platforms, one and all. Like a gaming utopia.

Grab a cookie, folks, the wait—yah, it might just be worth it.