If you’re a turn-based tactics enthusiast, arguably the most popular game in the genre is now playable on modern platforms. FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: The Ivalice Chronicles is a remake of the original FINAL FANTASY TACTICS on PlayStation from 1997, complete with remastered visuals and voice-acting. If you’ve never played it before, this will essentially be a new game for you. If you have, you’re getting a modernized version, or if you prefer, the original game’s visuals and gameplay are included as well, along with the War of the Lions translation from the PSP version. It’s essentially the best of both worlds.

FINAL FANTASY TACTICS: The Ivalice Chronicles is out now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch/Switch 2, and PC. Check out the launch trailer below:

STORY

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.

STRATEGIC COMBAT

Lead your party in exhilarating encounters where strategic positioning and forward planning determine the outcome. Use the varied terrain of 3D battlefields to your advantage, skillfully manipulate the turn order, and victory will be yours for the taking.

CHARACTER GROWTH & CUSTOMIZATION

Combine a wide variety of jobs and abilities to craft your very own strategies.

As your party members grow, they will gain access to more jobs, each with its own unique abilities. Once learned, abilities can be used even after changing to another job. With over 20 jobs to master—including white mage, black mage, dragoon, and many others from the FINAL FANTASY series—and hundreds of abilities to learn, you have the freedom to experiment and discover the combinations that best suit your party. Chocobos and other creatures can also be tamed and led into battle.

ENHANCED & CLASSIC VERSIONS

With improved graphics, fully voiced dialogue, and refined gameplay, the enhanced version provides the perfect way to immerse yourself in the world of Ivalice. Along with the fine-tuning of several features and battle mechanics, the inclusion of the more accessible “Squire” difficulty setting makes the enhanced version an excellent starting point for first-time players.

The classic version unites the graphics and gameplay of the original 1997 version with the renowned War of the Lions translation for a unique way to experience this beloved title.

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