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Square Enix Confirms Ground-Up Rebuild of Final Fantasy Tactics Remake

Director Kazutoyo Maehiro says the two game modes were reconstructed from lost code to feature Yasumi Matsuno’s fully voice-acted script in addition to expanded mini-game sidequests

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Overview

  • Square Enix revealed that both Classic and Enhanced modes were rebuilt from scratch after the 1997 source code was lost to support modern refinements.
  • Classic Mode was reconstructed without using emulation to ensure authenticity while allowing granular quality-of-life improvements.
  • Enhanced Mode showcases a completely rewritten script by original director Yasumi Matsuno to integrate full voice acting across the narrative.
  • The remake restores battle dialogue cut from the original release, giving characters like Agrias, Cid and Mustadio deeper in-battle interactions.
  • Errands have been reworked into expanded mini-game sidequests focused on unit progression ahead of the September 30, 2025 launch.