Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia and SQUARE ENIX ushers FINAL FANTASY TACTICS into the modern era with the release of FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles. Widely regarded as the gold standard for tactical RPGs for its strategic combat, deep job system, and one of most unforgettable stories in gaming—the critically acclaimed title, now earning perfect and near-perfect scores worldwide, is now available for digital purchase on Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, with next day release for PC via Steam® and Steam Deck, and for package purchase in Southeast Asia for the Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®5.
The release comes alongside a brand-new launch trailer, showcasing more footage of the revamped gameplay, voice acting, characters and more. Watch the trailer here:
Additionally, fans can check out the two-part Square Enix blog featuring an in-depth interview with Director Kazutoyo Maehiro and Co-Director Ayako Yokoyama, where they share their inspiration behind the new features in FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles, including newly added conversations, voice acting, the State of the Realm system, and more, here.
Key Features:
- Tactical Battles that Define the Genre — Engage in strategic, turn-based combat across diverse and dynamic terrains where every decision matters. Terrain advantages, unit positioning, and character customization come together to deliver thrilling battles full of unexpected twists. This acclaimed battle system is what makes FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles a quintessential tactical RPG experience.
- Robust Job System — Utilize over 20 jobs and 300 abilities, from black mage to dragoon to time mage—each job features a distinct skill kit, which can be further customized by assigning abilities learned from other jobs, providing nearly endless builds and strategies unique to each player’s playstyle.
- Enhanced & Classic Versions — The enhanced version of the game includes a breadth of new features such as updated visuals, an overhauled UI, added dialogue and full voice acting alongside quality-of-life enhancements like fast-forward and autosave. The classic version lets players relive the faithful 1997 classic with the renowned War of the Lions translation—discover what made the original a timeless masterpiece.
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles transports players to the war-torn Kingdom of Ivalice, a medieval realm fractured by political infighting, class struggle and the ambitions of rival noble houses in the wake of the Fifty Years’ War. Against this backdrop appear Ramza, third son of House Beoulve, one of Ivalice’s leading military families, and his childhood companion Delita, a commoner raised amongst nobles, who find themselves on opposing sides of a war brewing within the kingdom.
The game is brought to modern platforms by a team that bridges generations, combining original creators with a new roster of talent. Returning to the project are Kazutoyo Maehiro (Director), Hiroshi Minagawa (Art Director), and Yasumi Matsuno (Original Script, Scenario Writer, and Editor), whose visionary work defined the original. They are joined by a new generation of developers, including Shoichi Matsuzawa (Producer) and Ayako Yokoyama (Co-Director), who bring fresh energy and perspective to this ambitious revival.
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles’s voice cast featuring an all-star lineup of new and returning FINAL FANTASY cast members, including Joe Pitts (Ramza), Gregg Lowe (Delita), Hannah Melbourn (Agrias), Timothy Watson (Cidolfus), Harry McEntire (Mustadio), Ben Starr (Dycedarg), and cameos by Cody Christian (Cloud Strife from FINAL FANTASY VII remake series) and Briana White (Aerith Gainsborough from FINAL FANTASY VII Remake series) as Cloud and Flower Peddler.
To watch the archived program of Square Enix’s livestream of the game hosted by comedian and YouTube personality Jesse Cox and featuring the English voice actors Joe Pitts (Ramza Beoulve) and Gregg Lowe (Delita Heiral), visit here.
About FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles
Since its original release in 1997, the award-winning FINAL FANTASY TACTICS has sold millions of copies worldwide and is a legendary title in the tactical RPG genre. Faithfully brought to modern platforms by a team composed of both original development members who worked on the 1997 title along with new faces, FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles recreates the 1997 release for old and new fans alike, releasing on all major platforms on September 30, 2025.
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