Remember Streamlined Progression, that line-up of “Super Easy Mode” features that Square Enix revealed for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade’s upcoming Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2 versions? It’s finally confirmed that PS5 and PC players will receive the same via a free update on January 22nd.
For those who missed it, Streamlined Progression is basically a series of “cheats,” including Constant Max HP, MP, Damage (constant 9,999 hits, ahoy) and Gil. You can top ensure the ATB and Limit Gauges never deplete or enable Easy Weapon Ability Acquisition – use a weapon once, and its core ability is unlocked. Even Materia Levels can be immediately maxed out.
The reason for its addition is to allow new players to progress faster through the story, especially since Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will eventually launch for Xbox and Switch 2 this year. However, if you’ve never ventured into the Remake trilogy on any platform and want to catch up, Streamlined Progression is great. It may even make the sewer levels much less of a slog.
Sadly, it won’t do anything to help with the game’s 90+ GB storage requirement on Nintendo Switch 2. On the bright side, you can try out the free demo (also available on Series X/S) to see how performance measures up and get a head start, since progress carries over. For more details on Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, check out our review.
