Overview
- Producer Takeshi Ichikawa confirms that select storylines from the 2000 original have been removed to reduce bloat.
- Several side stories are now optional and can be tackled in any order to shorten the critical path.
- Square Enix says the time it takes to reach the first battle has been made much shorter to tighten early pacing.
- New preview footage showcases the Moonlighting feature for dual vocations with on-demand switching and a new tab-based menu interface.
- The remake adds fresh scenarios, including content featuring Kiefer, plus a new possible ending, and launches February 5, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, Switch, and PC.