Final Fantasy VII on Nintendo Switch Now Allows Content Sharing with Recent Update

If you’re a fan of the iconic PS1 JRPG, Final Fantasy VII, and enjoy revisiting it on the Nintendo Switch, there’s some interesting news that might catch your eye. The Switch version has just gone through an update that removes the previous restrictions on taking screenshots during specific story segments.

For those familiar with the Switch, you know that the controllers have a handy capture button. This lets players grab screenshots or record up to 30 seconds of gameplay for sharing on social media or downloading onto their mobile devices. However, not all games offer the same freedom. Some, like Xenoblade Chronicles 2, don’t support video captures at all. Others, such as Persona 5 Royal, restrict both screenshots and videos during pivotal story scenes.

Final Fantasy VII originally fell into this second category. Right around that infamous moment in the game—yes, I’m talking about the heart-wrenching scene where Aerith meets her untimely demise at the blade of Sephiroth—the game used to lock down the screen capture feature. This was particularly evident as you wrapped up the dramatic events of Disc 1 and moved into Disc 2, where Cloud and his party had to push forward without Aerith.

In its latest 1.03 version update, however, these restrictions have finally been lifted. This change isn’t only for the Switch; similar updates have rolled out across other platforms too. There’s some speculation that the release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth earlier this year might have influenced these changes, but official details remain pretty light at the moment.

Whether you’re replaying the classic or diving into it for the first time, sharing your journey through these monumental moments has now been made easier. Keep capturing and sharing, because those Final Fantasy VII memories are definitely worth revisiting!