FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles (PC/PS5/XSX/NWS2/PS4/NSW) - September 30, 2025

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Originally released in 1997 for the PlayStation, FINAL FANTASY TACTICS is one of the most beloved titles in the FINAL FANTASY franchise, known for its rich, character-driven story, exhilarating encounters where strategic positioning and forward planning determine the outcome, and deep character customization featuring numerous jobs and countless combinations of abilities to craft your very own strategies. FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles brings the classic strategy RPG to modern consoles with numerous improvements and updates—the best way to experience the title for newcomers and veterans alike!

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles launches Tuesday, September 30th, 2025 for Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam®, and is available for pre-order now!

https://www.finalfantasytactics.com/

[Anoat]

Multi platform release fuck yeah. Gonna need to see how it performs on the original Switch cause if it’s good there that’s a no brainer.

[6souls]

Steam Deck verified

Today, SQUARE ENIX announced that an enhanced edition of the genre defining tactical RPG, FINAL FANTASY TACTICS, will make its long-awaited return as FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles™, set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2™, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam® and Steam Deck on September 30, 2025.

The dramatic tale of ambition, betrayal, and honor will come to life with an updated and enriched script with fully voiced dialogue, alongside improved graphics that bring a new level of immersion and playability to the battlefield. Additionally, the enhanced version brings quality-of-life updates like new difficulties, a revamped UI, auto save, and more that make the game more accessible to newcomers. The game features strategic, turn-based combat and an elaborate character progression system that makes every battle exhilarating and filled with unexpected twists.

Hailed as one of gaming’s greatest stories, in this standalone game, players will step into the Kingdom of Ivalice—a medieval world steeped in political conflict—in which players uncover the truth behind the young noble Ramza Beoulve, whose role on history’s stage has been buried from view.

Square Enix also revealed the new key art of Ramza and Delita, the two heroes of this story, drawn by Akihiko Yoshida. The art depicts the complex relationship of the two individuals – whether they stand together to protect one another, or the start of a departure as they walk divergent paths. Above them, Ovelia and Alma, both of whom have strong ties to Ramza and Delita, solemnly look into the distance, foreshadowing the direction that fate will lead them.

Legendary developers from the original game will make their return in FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles, including Kazutoyo Maehiro (Director), Hiroshi Minagawa (Art Director), and Yasumi Matsuno (Original Script, Scenario Writer and Editor).

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles will include both
enhanced and classic versions of the game. The enhanced version features modern upgrades and quality-of-life changes, including fully voiced characters, a ground-up graphical overhaul and an updated user interface that make FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles the perfect entry point to the tactical RPG classic for new players. The classic version is a nostalgic recreation of the game, developed for players who want to experience the original FINAL FANTASY TACTICS from 1997.

Key Features:

• Challenging, Tactical Turn-Based Battles — Experience the addictive tactical turn-based combat and deep character progression system that made the game an instant Tactical RPG classic. Players will test their battle acumen against a host of powerful enemies, and use the various terrains, characters and customizations, as well as their strategic thinking, to achieve victory.
• Customizable Job System with Dynamic Character Progression — Players can master a robust roster of over 20 jobs—including black mage, dragoon, geomancer (who can use the environment against foes), summoner (who can call forth the iconic FINAL FANTASY moogle and other espers), time mage (who uses time magick), thief, and more—and over 300 character abilities to strategically build endless party combinations.
• Enhanced Gameplay Features and a Faithful Classic Version — The enhanced version features a revised script and fully voiced dialogue, offering a new level of enjoyment to this classic story. Additionally, a brand-new UI, improved graphics, as well as additional character conversations and dialogue create a new level of immersion. Additionally, many new features have been added to make the game even more approachable including the ability to confirm unit turn order with the press of a button, scout the battlefield from afar with the tactical view feature, speed up battles with fast forward, auto save during battles, adjust game difficulty to match your play style, and more. The classic version faithfully recreates the 1997 release of FINAL FANTASY TACTICS alongside the acclaimed War of the Lions translation—perfect for fans who wish to relive the original experience.

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).

Players who pre-order will receive the following bonuses:

• White Equipment for Ramza
• Weapon: Mythril Knife
• Accessory: Spiked Boots (Increase a unit's Jump attribute while equipped)
• Consumable items: High Potion x10
• Consumable items: Ether x10

Players who pre-order the Deluxe Edition will receive the following bonuses, including a valuable accessory that increases the speed at which characters can learn abilities:

• Weapon: Akademy Blade (Raises a unit's speed attribute slightly while equipped)
• Headwear: Akademy Beret (Prevents the Charmed status while equipped)
• Combat Garb: Akademy Tunic (Grants Shell while equipped)
• Accessory: Ring of Aptitude (Boosts JP earned while equipped)
• Consumable Items: Phoenix Down x10
• Black Equipment for Ramza
• Red Equipment for Ramza

[Anoat]

Info dump from: https://www.square-enix-games.com/en...ice-chronicles

What’s new in FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles?

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles has numerous enhancements that make this masterpiece even masterpiece-ier. For example:

A brand-new user interface - the game’s UI has been completely overhauled to make the game even more approachable and intuitive. It’s now quicker and easier to control your units, see turn order and more.

Updated visuals - the game’s graphics have been reworked to look great on HD displays. The vibrant 3D battlegrounds and detailed pixel art have never looked so good!

Voice acting - The story now features full voice acting in English and Japanese from a talented cast, 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).

Tactical View - this new feature makes it easier to get the lay of the land and plan your actions across the battlefield.

Battle speed - Speed up battles to fly through them faster. It’s great if you want to blow through easy fights or quickly practice with different team compositions!

New difficulty levels - Do you want to really test your tactics, or are you in it more for the story? New difficulty levels let you adjust the game to your playstyle!

How do you get FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: The Ivalice Chronicles?

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles release September 30, 2025 for PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

It’s available to preorder today for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Steam, and doing so will give you the following preorder in-game items when it releases:

White Equipment for Ramza
Weapon: Mythril Knife
Accessory: Spiked Boots (Increase a unit's Jump attribute while equipped)
Consumable items: High Potion x10
Consumable items: Ether x10
Here’s what’s available:

Standard Edition

Includes:

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: The Ivalice Chronicles
It's available to preorder today:

Preorder FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: The Ivalice Chronicles for PS5 and PS4
Preorder FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: The Ivalice Chronicles for Xbox Series X|S
Preorder FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: The Ivalice Chronicles on Steam
Deluxe Edition

Includes:

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: The Ivalice Chronicles full game
Weapon: Akademy Blade (Raises a unit's speed attribute slightly while equipped)
Headwear: Akademy Beret (Prevents the Charmed status while equipped)
Combat Garb: Akademy Tunic (Grants Shell while equipped)
Accessory: Ring of Aptitude (Boosts JP earned while equipped)
Consumable Items: Phoenix Down x10
Black Equipment for Ramza
Red Equipment for Ramza
It's available to preorder today:

Preorder FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: The Ivalice Chronicles Deluxe Edition for PS5 and PS4
Preorder FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: The Ivalice Chronicles Deluxe Edition for Xbox Series X|S
Preorder FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: The Ivalice Chronicles Deluxe Edition on Steam
Collector’s Box


Available on the Square Enix Store, the Collector’s Box features five carefully crafted items housed inside a beautifully designed Special Art Box, all created to commemorate the release of the game!

Special Art Box
Ramza Beoulve Figure (Akademy Version)
Zodiac Stones Acrylic Art Set
Chocobo Mini Plush set
Pop-up Art - “Outlying Church”
Art Sheet Set
It’s available to buy with the game, which is not packaged inside the box, but will be shipped together.

Preorder the FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles Collector’s Box
We hope you’re excited about this long-anticipated return to Ivalice! FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles releases September 30, 2025, for PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

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Additional information;

https://www.square-enix-games.com/en...ice-chronicles
https://www.square-enix-games.com/en...loper-messages

And of course there is a Collector's Edition;

Available on the Square Enix Store, the Collector’s Box features five carefully crafted items housed inside a beautifully designed Special Art Box, all created to commemorate the release of the game!

• Special Art Box
• Ramza Beoulve Figure (Akademy Version)
• Zodiac Stones Acrylic Art Set
• Chocobo Mini Plush set
• Pop-up Art - “Outlying Church”
• Art Sheet Set

It’s available to buy with the game, which is not packaged inside the box, but will be shipped together.

As of this post, none of the preorder pages are live and the main site is a 404

[6souls]

Spoiler: show

Info dump from: https://www.square-enix-games.com/en...ice-chronicles

[Tyrath]

GOD IS REAL

[Tyrath]

GOD IS REAL

Sorry, FATHER IS REAL

"Blame yourself or the Father", the fuck lol

[Tyrath]

[Gredival]

Ya'll need Ajora.

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[Tyrath]

Info dump from: https://www.square-enix-games.com/en...ice-chronicles

I kinda just want one of those chocobo plushies

[Anoat]

I love that they got the VA for Cloud and Aerith in the FF7 Remake games to reprise their roles in this, fantastic touch

[Andalusian girls]

i would have preferred good voice actors but

I kinda just want one of those chocobo plushies

same fam. looks p nice but missing an art book imo. still might be the first Collector's Edition i ever nab.

[Tyrath]

I love that they got the VA for Cloud and Aerith in the FF7 Remake games to reprise their roles in this, fantastic touch

I wonder if they will make Aerith playable? IIRC it was only Cloud

[Odesseiron]

i would have preferred good voice actors but



same fam. looks p nice but missing an art book imo. still might be the first Collector's Edition i ever nab.

Ben Starr as Dycedarg would like a word. (he seems to be the only VA of note aside from the cameos)

[Kachiko]

Sorry, FATHER IS REAL

"Blame yourself or the Father", the fuck lol

Ya, wth was that change for? Really takes the bite out of the original translation "Blame your self or God".

[6souls]

Pre-orders are up;

$50 standard
$60 deluxe
$200 collectors (sold out on SE store)

[Gredival]

People were saying Collectors' Edition was sold out and the bundle was, but I was able to get the Collector's Box w/o the game just fine an hour ago... and now it's gone.

[Andalusian girls]

Matsuno is so real

[Anoat]

SE owes Matsuno after how they dicked him (and us) over in XIV

Basically Matsuno wrote the side content that was the FFT tribute in XIV and it was highly praised. He then wrote sequel side content for the next expansion that was a FFXII tribute and was also highly praised. Left it on a cliffhanger and then according to rumors either because of pandemic cuts or because Matsuno was stumping for the conclusion to be a completely original story rather than a tribute, he was told they were not bringing him back, and some epilogue text files were hastily added to the game to wrap up the story in a very, very lame way. People ask him on Twitter when he would come back to finish the story and he basically said “thank you, glad you enjoyed it, very sorry but that story is concluded”.