One of the Best Final Fantasy Games Is Officially Taking Over Xbox

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Published Nov 1, 2026, 6:30 PM EST

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake had a difficult assignment: bring back characters people had loved for decades while giving them a reason to be surprised again. Square Enix could have coasted on the pleasure of seeing Cloud and Aerith with modern graphics. Instead, the first installment of its remake project expanded Midgar into a full game, making its familiar relationships worth getting invested in all over again.

It also gave players a battle system that makes switching between party members feel essential. Cloud’s sword is an obvious attraction, but spending time with Tifa, Barret, and Aerith changes how you approach each encounter. For anyone who has been waiting to see what the return to Midgar offers, there is now another way to get started.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade joined Xbox Game Pass on October 29 and is available through Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. Xbox Wire’s announcement lists support for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and cloud gaming, giving subscribers access to the opening chapter of Square Enix’s remake trilogy without buying the game separately. The addition covers Intergrade, the expanded version that includes FF7R EPISODE INTERmission. That story puts Yuffie Kisaragi in the lead for her own mission in Midgar, with a fighting style that makes her more than a bonus character to check off the list. Her partnership with Sonon gives the additional campaign its own approach to combat.

What Does ‘Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade’ Include?

Tifa, Cloud, and Aerith in Final Fantasy 7 Remake

The main game follows Cloud Strife, a mercenary hired by Avalanche as the group fights the Shinra Electric Power Company. Its story covers the Midgar portion of the original Final Fantasy 7, giving the city and its residents considerably more attention. The party’s relationships are a huge part of why that expansion works, especially when Cloud has to stop pretending he would rather be anywhere else. Combat combines direct control with commands for abilities, spells, and items. You can attack and move in real time, then slow the action to decide what the party needs next.

Subscribers should also know that Remake tells the first part of a larger story. Rebirth follows it, with Revelation set to conclude the trilogy. For newcomers curious about where Square Enix is taking that final installment, starting here will make considerably more sense than jumping ahead.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is available now through Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass.