Overview

• Square Enix released a new battle system trailer as the game approaches its September 30 release on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, and PC (Steam).
• Early reviews praise the timeless tactical combat, deep job system, and new voice work and accessibility options, with some reservations about the updated visuals.
• The release is a ground-up reconstruction that includes a faithful Classic Mode and a modern Enhanced Mode with full voice acting, a revised script, revamped UI, fast-forward, autosave, tactical view, and adjustable difficulties.
• The package deliberately excludes War of the Lions extras, omitting PSP-era cutscenes, guest characters like Balthier and Luso, and jobs such as Dark Knight and Onion Knight.
• Cloud Strife remains a late-game recruit and now arrives with the Materia Blade, letting players use his Limit abilities immediately.