For years, certain scenes—most notably the pivotal moment at the Forgotten Capital—were blocked from the Switch's internal capture button to prevent spoilers. With the update, you can now record video and take screenshots of the entire game, including the ending, without needing an external capture card. 2. FFVII Rebirth : The Demo is LIVE

Square Enix recently released for the original Final Fantasy VII on Nintendo Switch. While it might seem like a small number, the impact is huge: all previous sharing restrictions have been removed .

As of April 2026, the Final Fantasy VII ecosystem on Nintendo consoles has expanded significantly. Whether you’re playing the 1997 original or the newly released Remake and Rebirth ports, there are critical updates you should know about.

1. The Original FFVII: Capture Your Favorite Moments (Finally!)

Progress from the demo transfers over to the full game when it launches on June 3, 2026 . 3. New "Streamlined Progression" Features

It’s a massive month for Final Fantasy VII fans. From unexpected patches for the 1997 classic to the arrival of the next chapter in the remake trilogy, Midgar’s story has never been more accessible—or shareable—on Nintendo hardware.

If you’ve moved on to the newer hardware, today marks a major milestone. A is now available on the Switch 2 eShop . Size: It’s a "chonky" 45.1GB download.

Below is a drafted blog post covering the latest update news, including the recent removal of sharing restrictions for the classic game and the arrival of the FFVII Rebirth demo on the Nintendo eShop .