
Final Fantasy Tactics Remaster Finally Confirmed
Jun 04, 2025 9:24 PMThe highly anticipated remaster of Final Fantasy Tactics has been officially confirmed and will be titled The Ivalice Chronicles. Announced during the PlayStation State of Play, this remaster is set for release on September 30, 2025, for both PS4 and PS5. Fans will be able to experience both the original and a remastered version of this beloved tactical RPG, which initially launched in 1997. Known for its strategic grid-based combat and intricate political narrative, Final Fantasy Tactics continues to be a favorite among RPG enthusiasts. The long-standing rumors of a remaster date back to 2021 with a leak that included the title, and now Square Enix has finally acknowledged it.
What features will the Final Fantasy Tactics remaster include?The remaster will include both the original version of Final Fantasy Tactics and a remastered version, providing players with an opportunity to experience this classic in updated graphics and gameplay while retaining its original charm.
Final Fantasy Tactics is part of the iconic Final Fantasy franchise, set in the richly detailed world of Ivalice, which recurs in other titles, including Final Fantasy XII and Vagrant Story. The game distinguished itself with a unique shift to grid-based strategy combat, contrasting traditional turn-based systems in earlier RPGs. Its critical acclaim has solidified its status as a cornerstone of tactical role-playing game design.

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Finally, my PSP can retire—Ivalice in HD is a dream come true Here’s hoping they keep the Job System as gloriously broken as ever. Tactics fans have been eating good lately—first Triangle Strategy, now this 2025 can’t come soon enough.