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

Square Enix rebuilt the original after losing its source code, delivering a faithful recreation alongside a fully voiced modern remaster.

Overview

  • The game is available today on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, and PC.
  • Players can choose an Enhanced edition with full voice acting, modern UI, quality-of-life updates, and multiple difficulty settings, or a Classic mode reconstructed to mirror the 1997 PS1 release.
  • Early reviews are strongly positive, with outlets such as Empire and Nintendo Life praising a respectful rebuild that preserves the core tactical design.
  • Content added in 2007’s War of the Lions, including certain extra jobs and guest characters, is not included in this release.
  • Developers say strong sales could open the door to future Tactics projects, and the team has added fresh dialogue and scenarios for this edition.