A fresh trailer has arrived for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, spotlighting its refined battle system and the sweeping upgrades coming to this definitive release of the beloved tactical RPG.
The classic tale of ambition, betrayal, and honor returns with an expanded, reworked script and full voice acting, paired with a complete visual overhaul that elevates immersion on the field of war. New quality-of-life improvements help first-time players find their footing, including multiple difficulty options, a redesigned interface, autosave, and other smart tweaks that streamline play without sacrificing depth. Strategy remains front and center with turn-based battles and a robust progression system that ensures every encounter is tense, tactical, and surprising.
Set in the war-torn Kingdom of Ivalice, this standalone experience follows Ramza Beoulve as he navigates a web of political intrigue and hidden truths. Long hailed for its storytelling, the narrative invites players to uncover the role history forgot.
New key art by Akihiko Yoshida features Ramza and Delita, their bond and growing rift captured in a single image. Above them, Ovelia and Alma gaze toward an uncertain future—an elegant tease of the fates that bind these characters together.
Veterans of the original return to shape this release, including Kazutoyo Maehiro as director, Hiroshi Minagawa as art director, and Yasumi Matsuno contributing the original script, scenario, and editorial guidance.
Two ways to play are included. The enhanced version introduces modern presentation and conveniences—fully voiced dialogue, a rebuilt UI, additional character conversations, and striking visual upgrades—making it an ideal entry point for newcomers. The classic version channels the 1997 experience with faithful gameplay and the celebrated War of the Lions localization for longtime fans who want authenticity.
Key features:
– Tactical, turn-based combat: Outsmart powerful foes by mastering positioning, terrain, party composition, and smart ability synergies in battles designed to reward clever strategy.
– Deep job system and progression: Experiment with more than 20 jobs—such as black mage, dragoon, geomancer who manipulates terrain, summoner who calls iconic moogles and other espers, time mage, thief, and more—and over 300 abilities to build unique party loadouts.
– Modern enhancements and a faithful classic: Enjoy a revised script with full voiceover, new UI, improved graphics, and added character dialogue. Accessibility upgrades include one-button turn order previews, a tactical view to scout the map, fast-forward in battle, autosave, adjustable difficulty, and other time-saving features. Or relive the original with the classic version’s authentic presentation.
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles launches worldwide on September 30 for Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, the next-generation Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.
