Fans of Final Fantasy Tactics can dig back into the gameplay with a new look at Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles
So much has been pouring out of Gamescom over the last few weeks, and now we get to see just how Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles is going to play out there soon. Not that fans of the IP would not already know this, as this is just Square Enix remastering a classic title and releasing it on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, and PC. Sure, there are a load of gamers out there now who have not experienced Final Fantasy Tactics before, so there is that, but there are so many new things we need to see in this collection to see if it will be worth it on September 30th. That is what the bigger showing has going on here for the game, for me, but there is also a whole lot of extra gameplay for those who just want to see how the turn-based title is going to flow. Let us all dig right in.
Just as one could have figured out from just looking at Final Fantasy Tactics, the gameplay is going to flow just as we have seen in the past. Our characters will move around the map on a grid and take turns attacking, healing, casting, etc., to wrap up the conflict on the map. Along the way, we will gain more allies and others with different jobs to flesh out the party to make us a well-oiled machine out there. The bigger part, to me, is that we get the whole thing voiced now. As you will see in the following video, we have for Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles, each attack and little scene will have the voices that were mentioned. This is a little mind-blowing for me, having played this when it first came out, and it feels like it will shape things in the IP a bit more. It could just be my nostalgia brain kicking in, though, so take that salt and have a look at the bits of gameplay we do have to offer up to you now.
Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles — Gameplay
The new trailer provides a quick look at the tactical combat and unit management systems that define the game’s thrilling, yet challenging, tactical battles. Players can also get a glimpse at the game’s robust job system, in-depth ability progression, and deep character systems. Battles will require players to wisely traverse the tile-based battlefield, search for advantageous positioning, and determine which of the wide range of melee attacks, spells, and other abilities to secure victory. Recruiting powerful allies and developing their job abilities over time will be key – but be careful, as allies who fall in battle may be permanently lost if aid does not reach them in time.
Hailed as one of gaming’s greatest stories, players will step into the Kingdom of Ivalice—a medieval world steeped in political conflict — where players will uncover the truth behind the young noble Ramza Beoulve, whose role on history’s stage has been buried from view. The dramatic tale of ambition, betrayal, and honor will come to life with an updated and enriched script with fully voiced dialogue, alongside improved graphics that bring a new level of immersion and playability to the battlefield. Additionally, the enhanced version brings quality-of-life updates like new difficulties, a revamped UI, auto save, and more that make the game more accessible to newcomers. The game features strategic, turn-based combat and an elaborate character progression system that makes every battle exhilarating and filled with unexpected twists.
Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles is rated T by the ESRB and will launch on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Steam Deck on September 30, 2025.
Have you had the chance to experience Final Fantasy Tactics back when it first launched, or will this be your first trip into this part of the IP? Do you like all the different jobs and how they are explained here, or will you stick to what is needed for the mission, along with your favorite characters, the whole time? How do you feel about this one being voiced out there, and will it help immerse you further than it did decades ago when the game first came out? Lend your voice to the discussion down below. We have more on the way for Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles, certainly, so be sure to keep on coming back here to see it all as it flows out there. It looks like it will be a smashing good time for new players, and a great update for those who played it so long ago.