When you’ve gotten a sequence that is persistently gotten new video games for nearly 40 years, it’s important to take into consideration how youthful generations will be capable of play them. That, and, after all, fascinated about your backside line, has led each writer to lean increasingly more into multiplatform releases. On high of PC ports, Sq. Enix has launched a good quantity of remasters and particular editions of the Closing Fantasy sequence particularly for Nintendo’s handheld.
The Closing Fantasy video games hitting Change is not solely unprecedented. The connection between Closing Fantasy and Nintendo dates again to the sequence’ infancy, when the primary recreation debuted on Nintendo’s Famicom system in 1987. The truth is, the primary six mainline Closing Fantasy video games debuted on Nintendo platforms earlier than Sq. Enix jumped to PlayStation because the sequence’ main platform with Closing Fantasy 7.
With a stable Magic: The Gathering enlargement bringing Closing Fantasy again into the highlight in 2025, loads of persons are hoping to dive into the sequence for the primary time. Beneath, we’ve compiled a whole record of Closing Fantasy video games obtainable on Change and a take a look at what’s coming to the Change 2.
How Many Closing Fantasy Video games Are Out there on Change?
There are 20 Closing Fantasy video games you possibly can play on the Change — 12 mainline video games, one prequel, and 7 spinoffs. These video games have been break up into two sections beneath: mainline video games (ordered by authentic launch date) and different video games (ordered by Change launch date).
Each Mainline Closing Fantasy Sport on Change
Closing Fantasy 1–6 Pixel Remaster
The primary six Closing Fantasy video games are all obtainable on Change as a part of Sq. Enix’s Pixel Remaster assortment. Every recreation has been overhauled with new graphics, rearranged soundtracks, up to date UIs, and new galleries for gamers to discover the creatures, illustrations, and music from all six video games. Should you’re taken with diving into the unique Closing Fantasy expertise, that is the easiest way to do it.
The Pixel Remasters can be found individually ($12–18 USD/every) or as a part of the six-game Closing Fantasy I–VI bundle ($75 USD). Should you’re wanting on the video games individually, I might advocate FF6, because it has one of many extra immersive storylines.
Closing Fantasy 7
One of many sequence’ most beloved video games, Closing Fantasy VII, can also be obtainable on Change. This isn’t a remastered model of the sport however relatively a port of the 1997 authentic with three additional options: a 3x velocity mode, the power to show battle encounters off, and a battle enhancement mode to make encounters simpler. Whereas the newer remasters, Remake and Rebirth, introduce fashionable motion RPG mechanics to Cloud Strife’s battle towards Sephiroth, the Change version of FFVII is without doubt one of the finest alternatives to expertise what made the unique PlayStation recreation so impactful.
Closing Fantasy 8 Remastered
The sequence’ subsequent entry can also be obtainable on Change as Closing Fantasy VIII Remastered. This up to date model was launched in 2019, 20 years after FF8 initially debuted on PlayStation. Additions to the remastered model embody a 3x velocity mode, the power to show off random encounters, and battle help choices to reduce the problem of fight.
Closing Fantasy 9
Closing Fantasy IX on Change, like FFVII earlier than it, is a port of the unique RPG, which, regardless of not being fairly as “well-known” as Closing Fantasy VII, is taken into account to have among the finest storylines within the sequence. The Change model features a few extras in comparison with the 2000 authentic, together with high-speed and no-encounter modes, an autosave function, and HD cutscenes and character fashions.
Closing Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
Closing Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster is a bundle of Closing Fantasy X and its sequel X-2 (the sequence’ first-ever direct sequel). The 2 video games function over 100 hours of RPG content material, based on IGN sister website How Lengthy to Beat, and embody upgraded graphics and reworked audio (with the power to change forwards and backwards between the brand new and authentic sounds).
Closing Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age
Skipping the now-shuttered MMORPG Closing Fantasy XI, the sequence’ subsequent mainline recreation obtainable on Change is Closing Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age. The Zodiac Age, a remaster of the 2006 authentic, options HD graphics and a re-recorded soundtrack, in addition to the Zodiac Job System, an elevated battle tempo, an non-compulsory high-speed mode, and autosave performance.
Closing Fantasy 15 Pocket Version HD
Closing Fantasy XIII and XIV: On-line should not obtainable on Change, which brings us to Closing Fantasy XV Pocket Version HD. It’s the newest mainline recreation obtainable on the platform, as FFXVI continues to be solely obtainable on PS5 and PC.
Closing Fantasy 15 Pocket Version HD is an abridged model of the unique recreation with cartoonish character fashions, simplified fight, a decreased talent tree, and fewer facet quests. Pocket Version HD does, nonetheless, retain the complete FFXV story, boys on the street and all.
Different Closing Fantasy Video games on Change
World of Closing Fantasy Maxima (2018)
World of Closing Fantasy Maxima, co-developed by Sq. Enix and prolific Japanese developer Tose, got here to Change with new content material and the subtitle ‘Maxima’ two years after it was first launched on PS4 and Vita. It’s an accessible RPG geared toward youthful audiences that mixes the sequence’ Energetic Time Battle system with the power to seize Mirages (i.e., creatures) to make use of in battle.
Chocobo’s Thriller Dungeon: Each Buddy! (2019)
Chocobo’s Thriller Dungeon: Each Buddy! is a remastered model of the 2007 Wii recreation Closing Fantasy Fables: Chocobo’s Dungeon. This Closing Fantasy spinoff is a turn-based RPG with randomly generated dungeons and a buddy system that permits gamers to convey different creatures or characters alongside for the dungeon-crawling chaos.
Assortment of Mana (2019)
This assortment of three Mana video games is on this record as a consequence of its inclusion of the 1991 Sport Boy recreation Closing Fantasy Journey. Regardless of starting as a Closing Fantasy spinoff, the Mana sequence dropped these ties with the discharge of its second recreation, Secret of Mana, and has since remained an unbiased franchise.
Closing Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Version (2020)
Closing Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Version is an enhanced model of the 2004 RPG/dungeon crawler initially launched for GameCube. Crystal Chronicles for Change incorporates a cute aesthetic, on-line co-op, and the addition of English voiceover for the primary time. It’s a graphical enchancment upon the unique that additionally added new areas, monsters, weapons, and a higher-difficulty choice.
Assortment of SaGa Closing Fantasy Legend (2020)
Assortment of SaGa Closing Fantasy Legend compiles three Sport Boy video games: Closing Fantasy Legend I–III. We’ve included these video games in service to making a complete record, although these are solely Closing Fantasy video games in identify; the SaGa video games belong to an unbiased franchise of RPGs impressed by however not essentially linked to Closing Fantasy. The primary three SaGa video games got the Closing Fantasy identify to capitalize on the model recognition with western audiences.
The gathering provides a high-speed mode and Change-specific enhancements like adjustable display screen magnification and the power to play together with your Change oriented vertically (when in handheld mode, with Pleasure-Cons indifferent).
Disaster Core –Closing Fantasy VII– Reunion (2022)
A prequel to Closing Fantasy VII, Disaster Core –Closing Fantasy VII– Reunion is a remastered model of the 2007 PSP RPG. The sport stars a younger warrior named Zack Honest, whose connection to Cloud and FFVII is revealed all through the story. Reunion options remastered graphics, new character and background fashions, absolutely voiced dialogue, a newly organized soundtrack, and a refined battle system.
Theatrhythm Closing Bar Line (2023)
A rhythm recreation that celebrates the music of Closing Fantasy, Theatrhythm Closing Bar Line launched with 385 tracks from throughout the Closing Fantasy sequence, although that has since grown to incorporate music from different Sq. franchises for a complete of 505 tracks. The Closing Fantasy music pulls from 46 video games, based on Squre, together with FFI–XV. Theatrhythm Closing Bar Line options over 100 characters and on-line multiplayer assist for as much as 8 gamers.
Chocobo GP (2023)
Chocobo GP is a Closing Fantasy-themed kart racer developed by Arika (Tetris 99). Whereas there are higher kart racers obtainable on Change, Chocobo GP is a enjoyable respite from the extra concerned RPGs that make up nearly all of the Closing Fantasy franchise. Like different kart racers, it options time challenges, tournament-style races, and choices for multiplayer racing.
Upcoming Closing Fantasy Video games on Nintendo Change
Sq. Enix has confirmed that all the Closing Fantasy VII remakes will likely be making their method to the Nintendo Change 2 over time. Whereas the Change 2 has been obtainable for some time now, we solely just lately bought information of the primary remake coming to the brand new console on the September Nintendo Direct. Closing Fantasy 7 Remake Integrade is lastly being launched on January 22, 2026 and preorders for the sport include a free MTG booster pack.
In any other case, Nintendo just lately introduced that Closing Fantasy Ways: The Ivalice Chronicles will likely be coming to PS5 and Change with enhanced graphics, voiced dialogue, and numerous high quality of life enhancements over the unique PS1 recreation. The tactical RPG is ready to launch on September 30, 2025.
Jordan covers video games, reveals, and flicks as a contract author for IGN.