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Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Previews Highlight Modern Polish Ahead of Sept. 30 Launch

Early hands-on coverage points to a faithful rebuild that modernizes the 1997 tactics classic without discarding its identity.

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Overview

  • Square Enix set the release for September 30 on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
  • Previewers praise the HD-2D diorama presentation with a switchable Classic mode that restores pixel art and a 4:3 view, alongside new voice performances.
  • Quality-of-life additions include fast-forwarding enemy turns, a quick top-down snapshot camera for blocked views, autosave, and three on-the-fly difficulties (Squire, Knight, Tactician), with Knight eased slightly from the 1997 baseline.
  • Core systems remain intact, including dual base and job experience, recruitable enemies, equipment breakage, and demanding, savvy AI that rewards careful planning.
  • Developers rebuilt the game after the original source data was lost, and an updated opening movie now replaces the 1990s CG with modern 2D art set to the original music.