Overview

• The remaster was formally unveiled during PlayStation State of Play on June 4, ending years of speculation since a 2021 leak first hinted at its existence.
• The Ivalice Chronicles package offers an enhanced version with fully voiced dialogue, a revamped UI, graphical improvements and new story adjustments.
• A classic mode preserves the original 1997 gameplay and graphics with the War of the Lions translation and adds modern conveniences like auto-save.
• Original director Yasumi Matsuno emphasized the game’s enduring exploration of social inequality and resistance in a statement marking its return.
• Preorders are now live on the Square Enix Store for the standard editions and a $200 Collector’s Box, with all versions launching across consoles and PC.