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Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Remaster Set for September 2025

Original scripter Yasumi Matsuno reworked nearly every line to support voice acting

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Overview

  • Square Enix confirmed Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles will launch on September 30, 2025, for PC and consoles.
  • The remaster offers two modes: an enhanced edition with fully voiced dialogue, optimized UI, graphical upgrades, a 'Squire' difficulty and autosave, and a classic edition preserving the original’s War of the Lions translation.
  • Yasumi Matsuno shifted the script to a listening-first approach for voiceovers and applied minor phrasing tweaks reflecting his evolved perspective since 1997.
  • Marketing director Francis Santos said quality-of-life additions such as autosave and a beginner-friendly difficulty aim to welcome new players.
  • Director Kazutoyo Maehiro said strong sales could demonstrate demand for tactical RPGs and pave the way for new Final Fantasy Tactics–style titles.