Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Xenoblade 2 Switch 2, DD2 Hard Mode

Aug 1, 2026

The gaming industry is moving rapidly as developers prepare to close out major trilogies and upgrade classic experiences for modern hardware. Today's highlights include new details on the final chapter of the Final Fantasy VII remake project, a technical breakdown of a major Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade, and the sudden end of one of Ubisoft's experimental titles.

Final Fantasy VII Revelation Director Confirms Trilogy Ending and DLC Plans

"I sense immense expectations": Final Fantasy 7 Revelation's director on ending the remake trilogy and DLCFinal Fantasy VII Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi addresses rumors about the grand finale, Advent Children ties, and possible DLCRock Paper ShotgunAutomaton West

Square Enix is preparing to wrap up its ambitious remake project with the upcoming release of Final Fantasy VII Revelation next year Rock Paper Shotgun. Game director Naoki Hamaguchi confirms that this third entry marks the definitive end of the remake trilogy, addressing fan expectations and rumors surrounding potential DLC and connections to Advent Children Rock Paper ShotgunAutomaton West. Hamaguchi acknowledges the immense pressure of concluding the story, emphasizing that the team is focused on delivering a complete finale without leaving lingering threads for future expansions Rock Paper ShotgunAutomaton West.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Switch 2 Edition Delivers 4K 60FPS Performance

Review: Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Does Switch 2's Power Finally Fix This Ambitious Open-World RPG?Digital Foundry

Monolith Soft addresses the long-standing technical issues of its massive open-world RPG with the release of Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Switch 2 Edition Digital Foundry. A new technical analysis confirms that the upgraded version successfully delivers on Nintendo's promise of a locked 4K resolution at 60 frames per second while docked Digital Foundry. This dedicated release finally resolves the severe image quality degradation and frequent framerate drops that plagued the original Nintendo Switch version when it launched years ago Digital Foundry.

Ubisoft Champions Tactics Servers Shutting Down in October

Ubisoft’s NFT RPG Champions Tactics is shutting down, shortly after it scrapped its blockchain useVGC

Ubisoft is officially pulling the plug on its experimental tactical RPG, Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles, with servers scheduled to shut down this October VGC. The decision comes shortly after the publisher attempted to salvage the project by scrapping its controversial blockchain and NFT integration VGC. This rapid closure ends Ubisoft's high-profile attempt to establish a foothold in the Web3 gaming space VGC.

Dragon's Dogma 2 Hard Mode Confirmed by Capcom

Dragon's Dogma 2 Dev Confirms Hard Mode Is Finally ComingPush Square

Capcom confirms that a dedicated hard difficulty mode is finally coming to Dragon's Dogma 2 to address player feedback regarding the game's uneven difficulty curve Push Square. Players frequently note that the action RPG becomes excessively easy in its later stages as characters level up, trivializing most enemy encounters Push Square. The upcoming update aims to restore the tension and challenge of the game's early hours for high-level players Push Square.

Bandai Namco Announces Super Robot Wars Z Remasters and New DLC

2nd Super Robot Wars Z: Break the World Chapter Remastered announcedSuper Robot Wars Y DLC ‘Anniversary Expansion Pack’ launches August 5GematsuGematsu

Bandai Namco brings classic tactical action to modern audiences with the announcement of two remastered titles: 2nd Super Robot Wars Z: Break the World Chapter Remastered and Super Robot Wars ZII: Ruination Remastered GematsuGematsu. Alongside the remasters, the publisher announces that Super Robot Wars Y will receive its version 1.4.0 update on August 4, followed by the release of the Anniversary Expansion Pack DLC on August 5 Gematsu.