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Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Launches With Classic and Enhanced Modes

Square Enix rebuilt the PS1 original from lost code, delivering a faithful Classic option plus a fully updated Enhanced edition.

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Overview

  • Available now on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2 and PC, the release pairs a reconstructed Classic mode with an Enhanced version featuring updated visuals, full voice acting, UI refinements and selectable difficulties.
  • Developers recovered the game by studying legacy PSP/mobile builds and player archives after the original source code was lost, framing the project as both preservation and modernization.
  • The package uses the War of the Lions translation but omits that PSP edition’s extra jobs and guest characters, even as writer Yasumi Matsuno contributes new dialogue and scenarios for voice acting.
  • Director Kazutoyo Maehiro prioritized a PC-friendly interface with mouse/keyboard shortcuts and tested for Steam Deck, which is rated Playable due to small text rather than Verified.
  • Early reviews highlight the faithful reconstruction and accessibility tweaks, and Maehiro says strong sales could support future Tactics-era remasters or new strategy RPG projects.