Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles Is ‘Recreated’ Not Remade or Remastered for SEA Fans

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Many fans in SEA probably expected that the upcoming Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles would be labeled either a remake or a remaster. However, Square Enix’s development team has explicitly explained why they chose a different path. This new release is not a typical remake or remaster—it’s a recreation built on the original foundation yet refreshed for today.

A Recreation Rooted in Original Creators

In an interview with 4Gamer, director Kazutoyo Maehiro explained that the name The Ivalice Chronicles reflects the involvement of key staff from the original version—himself, original writer-director Yasumi Matsuno, and lead artist Hiroshi Minagawa. They opted not to call it a remake, because that implies completely rebuilt systems and graphics. Although the new game enhances visuals, it retains the original structure. And it’s not simply a remaster either, because the Enhanced mode adds substantial new content:

Fully voiced dialogue in both English and Japanese
New difficulty settings
A modernized user interface

Enhancements in Classic Mode

Even though the Classic mode most closely resembles a remaster, it still includes meaningful upgrades:

Uses the War of the Lions translation from the PSP version
Adds auto-save functionality
Fixes bugs present in earlier releases

In short, Maehiro emphasizes this is not just a remake or remaster—it’s a complete recreation of Final Fantasy Tactics for 2025, built anew on the enduring core of the original.

Release Details

Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles launches on September 30, 2025, across multiple platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. This epic turn-based tactical RPG centers on the dramatic tale of power, betrayal, and honor in the medieval world of Ivalice, seen through the eyes of Ramza Beoulve—a noble whose forgotten past will shape the fate of kingdoms.

Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles is set to release on September 30 on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). Through the eyes of Ramza Beoulve, a young nobleman whose past has been hidden from history.

Final Thought
Square Enix’s bold move to call The Ivalice Chronicles a recreation instead of a remake or remaster speaks volumes about their dedication to preserving the soul of Final Fantasy Tactics. By balancing reverence for the original with thoughtful modernization, they offer both longtime fans and new players in SEA a chance to experience the gold-standard tactical RPG as it was meant to be—refreshed, not reinvented.