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Crisis Core Reunion launches as a separate Switch 2 edition

Square Enix's FFVII prequel remaster now has a Switch 2-native listing with an explicit save-compatibility warning.

Zack Fair appears in a bright official Crisis Core cutscene
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What happened

Crisis Core Reunion released on Switch 2 on September 9.

Nintendo's page distinguishes this edition from the older Switch product and documents its feature set.

The practical change: Choose the Switch 2 listing deliberately and do not assume an existing Switch save will transfer.

What is confirmed

  • The edition is only playable on Nintendo Switch 2.
  • The download is listed at 14.9 GB.
  • Graphics and models are remastered, the battle system is improved, and dialogue is fully voiced in English and Japanese.
  • Switch and Switch 2 save data are incompatible.

What this means for players

Returning Switch players need to plan for a new save rather than a transfer.

The feature list confirms the edition scope but does not establish a new gameplay route or altered encounter values.

What is still unconfirmed

Nintendo does not state a save-conversion path, frame-rate guarantee or additional content unique to this edition.

What to do next

  1. 01
    Verify the Switch 2 badge before purchase.
  2. 02
    Keep the old Switch save on its original version.
  3. 03
    Check free storage against the live 14.9 GB listing.

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