Launch trailer for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth drops ahead of June 3 Switch 2 release

Square Enix has put out a launch trailer for *Final Fantasy VII Rebirth* ahead of the game’s June 3, 2026 release on Nintendo Switch 2, according to the company’s official YouTube channel and coverage published Tuesday by Nintendo Everything. (youtube.com) The trailer, posted June 1, says the game’s Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S versions will release on Wednesday, June 3. Nintendo’s U.S. store page also lists June 3, 2026 as the release date for the Switch 2 edition. (nintendo.com) The release extends Square Enix’s rollout of the second entry in the *Final Fantasy VII* remake trilogy beyond its earlier platforms. (youtube.com) Square Enix said in February that *Rebirth* would come to Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC on June 3, 2026, with Xbox Play Anywhere and Xbox Cloud Gaming support on Microsoft’s side. The company’s official store page now lists the Switch 2 version from $49.99. ### What exactly did Square Enix release this week? Square Enix posted a video titled “FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Launch Trailer | Nintendo Switch™ 2 Version / Xbox Series X|S Version” on June 1. (youtube.com) The video description says the “second chapter” of the trilogy is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series X|S on June 3, 2026, and adds that “a demo with plenty of gameplay is also available.” Nintendo Everything reported Tuesday that the trailer had gone live ahead of the Switch 2 launch this week. The outlet described *Rebirth* as a follow-up on the platform to *Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade*. (na.finalfantasy.com) ### When does the game come out, and on which platforms? Nintendo’s official U.S. store page says the Switch 2 edition releases on June 3, 2026. Square Enix’s February announcement said the same date applies to Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC. JEU.VIDEO separately reported June 3 as the launch date for the Xbox and Switch 2 versions. (youtube.com) The official *Final Fantasy* news post says the Xbox release includes Xbox Play Anywhere and Xbox Cloud Gaming support. Nintendo’s store listing describes *Rebirth* as the second game in the remake trilogy and says players continue Cloud’s journey after leaving Midgar. (nintendoeverything.com) ### Is there already a demo, and does progress carry over? Square Enix said in a demo trailer published last month that a free demo is available now on Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC. The company said save data from the demo can be transferred to the full game when it launches June 3. (nintendo.com) The same demo trailer said preorders were open and that digital bonuses were available. For the physical Nintendo Switch 2 edition, Square Enix said buyers who preorder would also receive one *Magic: The Gathering—Final Fantasy* “Zack Fair” card while supplies last. (na.finalfantasy.com) ### How is Square Enix positioning the Switch 2 version? Square Enix’s store page says the Switch 2 edition starts at $49.99 and describes the game as a standalone entry in the trilogy. Nintendo’s listing says players can “sprint across grassy plains on a chocobo and explore expansive environments,” repeating the broad feature set already used in the game’s earlier marketing. (youtube.com) Nintendo Everything reported in February that the Switch 2 version was first shown during a Nintendo Direct and was set for June 3 from the outset. (youtube.com) More recent coverage from the site said anticipation had continued to build ahead of launch, including after a demo became available. ### What happens next on June 3? June 3, 2026 is the next concrete milestone: Nintendo lists that date for the Switch 2 release, and Square Enix lists the same day for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC. (na.store.square-enix-games.com) The launch trailer and demo pages remain live now, with the demo available before release and save data transfer supported into the full game. (nintendo.com) (nintendoeverything.com)