When you have a series that's consistently gotten new games for almost 40 years, you have to think about how younger generations will be able to play them. That, and, of course, thinking about your bottom line, has led every publisher to lean more and more into multiplatform releases. On top of PC ports, Square Enix has released a decent amount of remasters and special editions of the Final Fantasy series specifically for Nintendo's handheld. The Final Fantasy games hitting Switch isn't entirely unprecedented. The connection between Final Fantasy and Nintendo dates back to the series’ infancy, when the first game debuted on Nintendo's Famicom system in 1987. In fact, the first six mainline Final Fantasy games debuted on Nintendo platforms before Square Enix jumped to PlayStation as the series’ primary platform with Final Fantasy 7. With Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth's PC launch and a solid Magic: The Gathering expansion bringing Final Fantasy back into the spotlight in 2025, plenty of people are hoping to dive into the series for the first time. Below, we’ve compiled a complete list of Final Fantasy games available on Switch and a look at what's coming to the Switch 2.Every IGN Final Fantasy Game ReviewHow Many Final Fantasy Games Are Available on Switch?There are 20 Final Fantasy games you can play on the Switch — 12 mainline games, one prequel, and seven spinoffs. These games have been split into two sections below: mainline games (ordered by original release date) and other games (ordered by Switch release date).Anniversary EditionFinal Fantasy I-VI CollectionSee it at AmazonFinal Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VIII Remastered - Twin PackSee it at AmazonFinal Fantasy IXSee it at AmazonFinal Fantasy X/X-2 HD RemasterSee it at AmazonFinal Fantasy XII The Zodiac AgeSee it at AmazonWorld of Final Fantasy: MaximaSee it at AmazonCollection of ManaSee it at AmazonCrisis Core –Final Fantasy VII– ReunionSee it at AmazonTheatrhythm Final Bar LineSee it at AmazonChocobo GPSee it at AmazonAuthor's Note: There are no Final Fantasy games available through Nintendo Switch Online. Most of the retro Final Fantasy games that could be included with the service have instead been updated and made available for purchase. (All such games are included in the list below.)Every Mainline Final Fantasy Game on SwitchFinal Fantasy 1–6 Pixel RemasterThe first six Final Fantasy games are all available on Switch as part of Square Enix’s Pixel Remaster collection. Each game has been overhauled with new graphics, rearranged soundtracks, updated UIs, and new galleries for players to explore the creatures, illustrations, and music from all six games. If you're interested in diving into the original Final Fantasy experience, this is the best way to do it. The Pixel Remasters are available individually ($12–18 USD/each) or as part of the six-game Final Fantasy I–VI bundle ($75 USD). If you're looking at the games individually, I'd recommend FF6, as it has one of the more immersive storylines. Final Fantasy I-VI CollectionSquare EnixApr 19, 2023Final Fantasy 7One of the series’ most beloved games, Final Fantasy VII, is also available on Switch. This is not a remastered version of the game but rather a port of the 1997 original with three extra features: a 3x speed mode, the ability to turn battle encounters off, and a battle enhancement mode to make encounters easier. While the newer remasters, Remake and Rebirth, introduce modern action RPG mechanics to Cloud Strife's battle against Sephiroth, the Switch edition of FFVII is one of the best opportunities to experience what made the original PlayStation game so impactful. Final Fantasy VIISquareJun 1, 1997Related GuidesFinal Fantasy 8 RemasteredThe series’ next entry is also available on Switch as Final Fantasy VIII Remastered. This updated version was released in 2019, 20 years after FF8 originally debuted on PlayStation. Additions to the remastered version include a 3x speed mode, the ability to turn off random encounters, and battle assist options to lessen the difficulty of combat.Final Fantasy VIII RemasteredSquareSep 3, 2019Related GuidesFinal Fantasy 9Final Fantasy IX on Switch, like FFVII before it, is a port of the original RPG, which, despite not being quite as "famous" as Final Fantasy VII, is considered to have one of the best storylines in the series. The Switch version includes a few extras compared to the 2000 original, including high-speed and no-encounter modes, an autosave feature, and HD cutscenes and character models.Final Fantasy IXSquareJul 7, 2000Related GuidesFinal Fantasy X/X-2 HD RemasterFinal Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster is a bundle of Final Fantasy X and its sequel X-2 (the series’ first-ever direct sequel). The two games feature over 100 hours of RPG content, according to IGN sister site How Long to Beat, and include upgraded graphics and reworked audio (with the ability to switch back and forth between the new and original sounds).Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD RemasterSquareMar 18, 2014Related GuidesFinal Fantasy XII: The Zodiac AgeSkipping the now-shuttered MMORPG Final Fantasy XI, the series’ next mainline game available on Switch is Final Fantasy XII The Zodiac Age. The Zodiac Age, a remaster of the 2006 original, features HD graphics and a re-recorded soundtrack, as well as the Zodiac Job System, an increased battle tempo, an optional high-speed mode, and autosave functionality.Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac AgeSquare EnixJul 11, 2017Related GuidesFinal Fantasy 15 Pocket Edition HDFinal Fantasy XIII and XIV: Online are not available on Switch, which brings us to Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD. It’s the latest mainline game available on the platform, as FFXVI is still only available on PS5 and PC.Final Fantasy 15 Pocket Edition HD is an abridged version of the original game with cartoonish character models, simplified combat, a reduced skill tree, and fewer side quests. Pocket Edition HD does, however, retain the full FFXV story, boys on the road and all.