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Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Launches on Modern Platforms

Square Enix positions a dual‑mode rebuild with voice acting plus accessibility updates as a test for renewed investment in tactics games.

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Overview

  • Available today globally on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and both Switch systems, the release restores access to the 1997 classic.
  • The package offers an Enhanced version with full voice acting, modern UI, fast-forward, and selectable difficulties, alongside a Classic recreation using the PS1 design with the War of the Lions translation.
  • Developers rebuilt systems after the original PS1 source was lost, with returning veterans Kazutoyo Maehiro, Hiroshi Minagawa, and Yasumi Matsuno contributing, including new written scenes and dialogue.
  • Content added in the 2007 PSP release War of the Lions is not included, such as certain extra jobs and guest characters like Balthier.
  • Early reviews praise a faithful, high-quality revival and note adjustable difficulty that can be changed mid-campaign, with the team saying sales could influence future Tactics-era projects.