Square Enix explains why Final Fantasy 7 Remake wouldn't be possible on Nintendo Switch 2 without game-key cards
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Key Points:
- The developer explains that loading game data from a Nintendo Switch 2’s internal storage is roughly twice as fast as loading from traditional game cartridges, influencing their choice to avoid cartridges for certain titles.
- They emphasize that their game design relies on continuous data swapping during gameplay, which cartridges cannot efficiently support due to slower load speeds and limited capacity.
- The Switch 2’s high-speed storage options like SSD or UFS enable the development of large-scale games, such as the upcoming third game in the trilogy, comparable to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
- Previously, storage and load speed limitations forced the developer to forgo releasing games on Nintendo systems, but the Switch 2’s improved performance now makes such releases feasible.
- The developer
