Almost five years later Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade brought the game to PlayStation 5, this version of the game is getting a new free update that will add a new “simplified” mode to the game for people who just want to enjoy the story. This patch will arrive on January 22, just in time for the RPG’s launch on Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S.
“To celebrate Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade launch day on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox, a patch for the PS5 and PC versions will launch next Thursday,” Square Enix announced on January 15. “This introduces simplified progression, including the ability to keep HP and MP recharged, and still deal 9,999 damage! Now every attack can be an Omnislash and you won’t even have to spend 500+ hours on it. grind the first reactor to achieve this.
To celebrate the launch day of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox, a patch for the PS5 and PC versions will launch next Thursday.
This introduces simplified progression, including the ability to maintain HP and MP levels, and still deal 9,999 damage! pic.twitter.com/XMuEdhreTP
– FINAL FANTASY VII (@finalfantasyvii) January 15, 2026
The previously announced Simplified Progression mode is actually a story mode for people who want to follow Cloud and his Avalanche pals on their journey through Midgar to overthrow Shinra without having to deal with all the difficulties that can arise from combat, and especially certain boss encounters. Instead of making the game too easy, players can have their characters already maxed out and dealing as much damage as possible.
While included at launch in new ports, the patch will allow existing players on PC and PS5 to play with the mode as well. Would this be an easy way to complete the game on hard mode for the Platinum trophy? Maybe! And for newcomers, please note that anyone who purchases the game digitally before the end of the month will automatically receive the digital version of the original. Final Fantasy VII with this.