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No wonder it took so long to rerelease Final Fantasy Tactics—the source code was lost: 'Keeping that kind of data wasn't a normal thing to do at the time'




I played Final Fantasy Tactics in an emulator on my phone. It was not ideal. (Perfect for Advance Wars, though.) Later this year, me and you and everyone else will be able to play it in a proper remastered version when Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles comes out on PC and consoles. But it wasn't as easy as pressing the big red button that says "smooth graphics filter"...
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Pre-purchase FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles Now!



Ivalice—a kingdom blessed by the light of the gods and ruled by the Two-headed Lion. A year after her defeat to Ordallia in the Fifty Years' War, the king succumbed to malady, leaving a mere boy of two to ascend the throne.

Whoever was named regent would rule in truth, and thus emerged two rival candidates: dukes Goltanna and Larg, whose deeds during the war had earned them great renown. Goltanna the Black Lion and Larg the White Lion were destined to clash, and the resulting conflict would come to be known as the War of the Lions.

Against this backdrop appear Ramza, third son of House Beoulve, one of Ivalice's leading military families, and his childhood companion Delita, a commoner raised amongst nobles. As they endeavor to chart a course through this tumultuous age, a mighty current draws them ever closer to the abyss.

[h3]Pre-order Bonuses[/h3]
By pre-ordering, you will receive the following bonus items:
  • White Equipment for Ramza
  • Weapon: Mythril Knife
  • Accessory: Spiked Boots (Increase a unit's Jump attribute while equipped)
  • Consumable items: High Potion x10
  • Consumable items: Ether x10

*These items can be obtained by pre-ordering the game, and will not be included with purchases made on or after the game’s release date.
*An internet connection is required to receive the bonus items.
*Bonus items can be obtained from the Options section of the main menu once it becomes available after starting a new game.
*Ramza's alternate equipment colors can be applied from his status screen under the Units section of the main menu.
*Certain bonuses can also be obtained by playing through the game.
*Bonus items may be distributed to players or made available for purchase at a later date.



[h3]FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles Deluxe Edition[/h3]
The Deluxe Edition includes the following bonuses:

  • Weapon: Akademy Blade (Raises a unit's speed attribute slightly while equipped)
  • Headwear: Akademy Beret (Prevents the Charmed status while equipped)
  • Combat Garb: Akademy Tunic (Grants Shell while equipped)
  • Accessory: Ring of Aptitude (Boosts JP earned while equipped)
  • Consumable Items: Phoenix Down x10
  • Black Equipment for Ramza
  • Red Equipment for Ramza

*An internet connection is required to receive the bonuses.
*Bonuses can be obtained from the Options section of the main menu once it becomes available after starting a new game.
*Ramza's alternate equipment colors can be applied from his status screen under the Units section of the main menu.
*Certain bonuses can also be obtained by playing through the game.
*Bonuses may be distributed to players or made available for purchase at a later date.

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is remastering the 1997 cult classic later this year

It seemed inevitable after the Tactics Ogre remaster back in 2022, and so it was. Square Enix are remastering Final Fantasy Tactics, the classic strategy-RPG from 1997. It'll arrive on September 30th, 2025 and there's a trailer below.


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