- Square Enix just launched Final Fantasy 10 and Final Fantasy 10-2 for Nintendo Switch 2
- The pack now runs at a higher resolution with improved textures and some quality of life improvements.
- However, there is no upgrade path for existing owners of the original Switch version.
Square Enix has just released new versions of its iconic role-playing games Final Fantasy 10 and End Fantasy 10-2 for Nintendo Switch 2, but there’s bad news if you own the existing Switch editions.
The two games come as a combined HD Remaster bundle, which is currently available on the Switch 2 eShop for $49.99 / AU$44.99 / AU$79.95. There is no upgrade path if you purchased the same remasters when they were released for the original Nintendo Switch in 2019. This means that if, like me, you have copies for Nintendo Switch, your only option to get these new ports is to buy them again at full price.
It’s a huge shame, especially considering the fact that, in my experience, the Nintendo Switch 2 ports look better.
The publisher provided a copy of the Switch 2 game this morning, and strangely, it turns out it doesn’t offer a transfer save feature, so I was only able to compare the first few sections on Final Fantasy 10.
Still, as you can see in the images above (captured in handheld mode), the Switch 2 port has a noticeably higher resolution image (even with the Switch 2’s handheld mode boost option enabled) and much nicer textures, especially if you pay attention to the terrain in the background while the characters talk.
Unfortunately, it looks like the game is still locked to 30fps, although that shouldn’t be a big surprise since all versions so far have the same restriction.
The Switch 2 edition also comes with some quality of life features that were previously added to the PC port of the games but weren’t on the original Switch. This includes the ability to speed up the game, disable annoying random encounters, get a bunch of items, etc.
It’s the kind of bonus content you’d want with a $10 upgrade, but it certainly doesn’t justify paying full price. If you haven’t played Final Fantasy 10 and Final Fantasy 10-2 This new port is likely to be a more tempting option, as these small changes still mean it’s the best version for Nintendo platforms right now.
First released in 2001 for PlayStation 2, Final Fantasy 10 sees protagonist Tidus as he navigates a fictional world inspired by the tropical islands of Southeast Asia on a quest to defeat a powerful evil creature.
Despite its age, it is considered one of the best RPGs and fans praise its distinctive art direction and emotional narrative. Its sequel, Final Fantasy 10-2released in 2003 and continues the story in the same setting.
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