FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles is a re-release of the 1997 tactical RPG. In the medieval world of Ivalice, political conflicts and personal loyalties lead to a war that you fight out in turn-based battles.

The package includes a modernised version with updated graphics, voiced dialogue and more comfortable controls, as well as a classic version that keeps the original style.

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles was released on Sep 30, 2025 for PC, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. In Germany, the PlayStation Store lists Sep 29, 2025 for PS4 and PS5. Some regional Xbox Series stores also list Sep 29.

The re-release is a standalone game. The original PlayStation title first came out in 1997.

The remaster was released natively for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The two Nintendo versions are separate platform versions. Steam Deck can run the PC version and does not count as a separate native console version.

On PlayStation, the game can be played offline on your own. The Steam version also supports a single-player mode.

Battles are turn-based and take place on three-dimensional battlefields. Position, height differences and turn order determine when units can reach enemies or stay out of danger.

You spread attacks, spells and support abilities across a small group of characters. Because fallen allies can be lost for good, protecting weakened characters and the order of actions are especially important.

The Standard Edition includes the modernized and the classic game version. The Deluxe Edition adds items such as the Academy Sword, Academy Beret, clothing, a Job Ring and consumables.

The classic and modernized modes are part of the main game and are not separate expansions. The soundtrack is sold as a separate music product.

The PC version requires Windows 11 64-bit, at least an Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 2300X, 8 GB RAM and 15 GB storage. For graphics, Steam lists, among other things, a GeForce GTX 750 Ti, Radeon RX 460 or Intel Arc A380.

For the recommended display at 1920 × 1080, Steam lists, among other things, a Radeon RX 470 with 8 GB RAM.

In the kingdom of Ivalice, two influential noble factions fight for regency over their underage successor after the ruler's death. The conflict becomes the War of the Lions.

Ramza Beoulve comes from a respected noble family, while his childhood friend Delita is of lower rank. Their different experiences determine which side of the political conflicts they stand on and which decisions they make.

More than 20 jobs open different paths for your battle party. Knights and other melee fighters can hold the front line, while Black Mages, Time Mages, Summoners or Thieves take on other roles.

You can change jobs and combine learned abilities with other classes. This creates parties that focus on magic, battlefield control or direct damage.

Through battles, characters unlock new abilities and expand their options across different jobs. Square Enix lists over 300 abilities, from which individual combinations can be built.

Chocobos and other creatures can also strengthen your party. The development of individual allies and the makeup of the group are therefore closely linked.

The revised version offers modernized graphics, voiced dialogue, a redesigned user interface and additional conversations. You can adjust the difficulty, check turn order more easily, speed up battles and move the camera across the field in the tactical view.

The classic version follows the look and feel of the 1997 original. It uses the well-known translation from The War of the Lions and also offers some comfort features.

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles offers German on-screen text and subtitles. Voice acting is available in English and Japanese.

The German text version is also accessible to players who previously only knew the story of Ivalice from English-language versions.

The modernized version allows, among other things, adjustable difficulty, faster battles, a view of turn order and auto-save. On PlayStation, the store lists alternative control layouts, play without time-critical button inputs and the option to turn off vibration and adaptive triggers.

The details refer to the respective platform versions. The Steam Store also lists adjustable volume and controls without quick-time events.

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles is a single-player RPG. The battles, character development and campaign are designed for one person.

Steam lists single-player features, and the PlayStation Store explicitly lists one player.

Square Enix developed and published FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles. The new version builds on the 1997 tactical RPG and adds, among other things, fully voiced dialogue and additional conversations.

When the remaster was presented, those involved also explained how they wanted to keep the original gameplay while making battles easier to get into.

The remaster was released for both Nintendo consoles on Sep 30, 2025. Switch 2 has its own edition, which should be distinguished from the original Switch release.

The game includes both the revised and the classic version on both platforms. If you own the Switch version, check the upgrade terms on the Nintendo Store rather than treating the Switch 2 version as simple backward compatibility.