Japanese Charts: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Emerges Victorious In A Quiet Week

Context is needed here: When FFVII Remake Integrade hit PS5 it netted only about 20000 and IIRC, was at #2. This is a late port, and from what I have heard retailers in Japan supposedly sold out, too. So in essence, this is the most successful release of Integrade, beating the PS5 by 3000.

Square Enix has stated that they want to expand the base for FF on Nintendo platforms, and it will take time. But this is still a solid start all things considered. If Part 3 is a day and date release, too, then imagine what that number will be on Switch 2. This is a marathon, not a sprint.

So before any one starts screaming it bombed, Resetera does not think so, and usually they are pretty harsh. The response I have seen to these sales on there are favorable. Digitally, however, I am sure the game is doing great on all regions.

I’m playing it on Switch 2 and it’s an amazing port! The only problem is some very low-res textures here and there, but that’s an issue with the game on all platforms so I’m not complaining. Performance is very stable and overall visuals are spectacular, especially particle effects.

From Resetera:

“ PS5

• Small install base
• PS5 version was a free upgrade (excluding the DLC)

Switch 2

• 6 year old port
• higher install base BUT It seems like Square didn't ship many physical copies as they love to do so digital sales might be higher than expected, especially since you get the OG Final Fantasy VII as a 1 week within launch bonus

Also, it's very possible that people that own the Switch 2 also own a PS4/PS5 so the free upgrade thing is irrelevant because some Switch 2 owners also got that deal if they have a PS5.

Overall, it's a good debut to bring back FF gamers to Nintendo and to build up Part 3 which is Square's goal.”

@RenanLK As someone who has been rooting for this day I have to agree. It IS an outstanding port and they did a great job with it. The game itself is also amazing; I am enjoying every second of it. It is such a rich, compelling tale with interesting characters and a haunting story. It does feel a bit draggy at times, but I am not complaining. The game is so engrossing that I honestly don’t mind.

This is my first Final Fantasy. I've seen bits and pieces of the series over the years but due to it being a mostly Playstation-based series, I kind of skipped over it in favor of games like Dragon Quest and Xenoblade.

And I have to say...it's really, REALLY good. I'm digging the setting, the camaraderie of Avalanche, the visuals are SO clean and the MUSIC is SO good. I'm hooked and locked in. Currently in Chapter 7.

As for the quality of the Switch 2 port. I am absolutely floored. This game is gorgeous and while the 30 fps is a bit of a bummer, it's a rock solid 30fps and the game's graphics engine lends itself really well to it. It's stunning in docked mode and even more impressive in handheld mode with DLSS. I truly feel the technical jump from Switch 1 to Switch 2 here. Frame rate aside, this port does NOT feel compromised at all, it feels like a complete experience and does the game justice. It truly feels like a PS4 Pro game in my hands.

I do hope they find a way to support a 40 fps performance mode because that would be an excellent boost to pump it up just a bit more.

EDIT: ALSO It's only $40 which is what convinced me to impulse buy it. I'm stunned a game of this fidelity costs as much as a retail 3DS game. I also got the early purchase edition which includes a copy of the original FF7. I don't think I'll play it any time soon but that felt like such a good deal. Very pro consumer. Props to Square Enix on this one, for real.

@JohnnyMind so far this is much more sensible than some of the more outrageous hot takes I have seen regarding this total. Only Square can say if it nailed expectations or not.

Also, it did better than the Intergrade version on PS4, and PS5, so that is a win. It's also no1 in Spain and no2 in the UK. This is a big win and will give SE confidence going forward.

Let's hope Square weren't expecting similar numbers to the original PS4 release (700k week 1), we know how they love to set unrealistic targets. I think I might get the game again for Switch 2, same with ReBirth for a recap before the third part comes out.

Also for anyone concerned how ReBirth will run on the Switch 2, the game runs fine on the Steam Deck (deck verified) so should have no problems on the Switch 2.

@michellelynn0976 oh, that’s right. I neglected to mention that. I don’t know why.

Thanks. That is a great add on.

@UltimateOtaku91 I’m not sure if they were.

The original Switch and OLED are slipping because they have been outclassed and replaced by the Switch 2. The Switch Lite takes a surprising but understandable 2nd place because this model does have a reason to exist when standing next to the giant Switch 2.

@theconstellationiris my first was VI, way back when I was 12. Loved it so much that it made me a fan.

FF7R1 is the definition for a third-party evergreen over the whole lifetime of Switch 2. Especially when the successors get released, SE will sell millions of discounted copies. Let’s see whether PlayStation or Switch is the next target platform for FF17.

@theconstellationiris the opera scene was what sold it for me.

@Max_the_German It would be best if it was multiplat either way; the series being a Sony exclusive, timed or not, always was a real bummer. Anyway the Remake and Rebirth were never “exclusives”, just timed ones. Having said that, I was losing faith that they would ever come.m to any Nintendo platform. But one word of FF7 Remake hitting Switch 2 was what I needed.

Physical sales have really dropped off a cliff in Japan for software. Was expecting FF7 to do a little better there but may have to do with GKC releases. Excited to see how well it did in the US.

ZA is still holding steady beating out MKW overall week after week.

That’s some serious hardware numbers, Switch2 blowing everything else out of the water. Amid all the doom, gloom and endless negativity, it’s encouraging to see the actual data. I hope @nintendolife realise that their success is at least somewhat dependent on Nintendo continuing to do well, I feel like negativity gets more attention than positive news.

PS5 is on number 3, 6 and 7.
Not bad.

Finished the game this morning and LOVED IT. Very excited to work my through the Yuffie chapter. Bring on Rebirth!!

@Anti-Matter Not good either.

Man this game is just perfect on the NS2. Been enjoying it alot! This game is just beautiful. Full of action great story development. Cant wait for part 2 and 3 if they run it exactly as this part!