Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles ‘Gameplay’ trailer

Strategy role-playing game remake “Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles” now features a fresh gameplay trailer, which Square Enix has unveiled.

Here is an overview of the game, via Square Enix:

About

As an avid fan, I’m thrilled to share that the epic saga of ambition, betrayal, and honor is about to unfold in a breathtakingly refreshed version! You’ll find yourself deeply engrossed in the narrative as the script is polished and expanded, complete with fully voiced dialogues that bring every character’s emotions to life.

The enhanced graphics not only heighten the visual appeal but also create an immersive gaming experience on the battlefield like never before. Plus, quality-of-life updates such as new difficulty levels, a revamped user interface, auto save feature, and more, make the game more approachable for newcomers while maintaining its allure for veterans.

Engage in strategic, turn-based combat that keeps you on the edge of your seat with its intricate character progression system. Each battle promises unexpected twists and exhilarating moments that will keep you hooked!

In a game renowned for its exceptional narrative, you’ll embark on a journey that takes you to the Kingdom of Ivalice – a realm immersed in medieval politics and turmoil. Here, you’ll discover the hidden truth about Ramza Beoulve, a young noble whose significance in history has been obscured.

In this tale, renowned artist Akihiko Yoshida has crafted striking visuals featuring protagonists Ramza and Delita. These images encapsulate the intricate bond between these characters, whether they’re united in defense or embarking on separate journeys. Overlooking them are Ovelia and Alma, who hold significant connections to both heroes, casting thoughtful glances towards the future, hinting at the paths that destiny may guide them.

In the exciting new release of “Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles,” some renowned creators from the initial game will be back to work on this project. These include Kazutoyo Maehiro serving as director, Hiroshi Minagawa as art director, and Yasumi Matsuno who will contribute with his original script, scenario writing, and editing skills.

In “Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles,” you’ll find both revamped and original versions of the game. The upgraded version boasts contemporary improvements such as voice-acted characters, a complete visual overhaul, and an improved user interface, making “Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles” an ideal starting point for newcomers to this tactical RPG classic. For those yearning for the past, there’s a classic version that faithfully recreates the original 1997 “Final Fantasy Tactics” experience.

The voice actors for “Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles” are a stellar group, featuring both fresh and familiar faces from the “Final Fantasy” series. Actors like Joe Pitts (Ramza), Gregg Lowe (Delita), Hannah Melbourn (Agrias), Timothy Watson (Cidolfus), Harry McEntire (Mustadio), and Ben Starr (Dycedarg) are part of the cast, with special appearances by Cody Christian from the “Final Fantasy VII Remake” series as Cloud Strife, and Briana White as Aerith Gainsborough also joining in.

Key Features

  • Challenging, Tactical Turn-Based Battles – Experience the addictive tactical turn-based combat and deep character progression system that made the game an instant tactical RPG classic. Players will test their battle acumen against a host of powerful enemies, and use the various terrains, characters and customizations, as well as their strategic thinking, to achieve victory.
  • Customizable Job System with Dynamic Character Progression – Players can master a robust roster of over 20 jobs—including black mage, dragoon, geomancer (who can use the environment against foes), summoner (who can call forth the iconic Final Fantasy moogle and other espers), time mage (who uses time magick), thief, and more—and over 300 character abilities to strategically build endless party combinations.
  • Enhanced Gameplay Features and a Faithful Classic Version – The enhanced version features a revised script and fully voiced dialogue, offering a new level of enjoyment to this classic story. Additionally, a brand-new user interface, improved graphics, as well as additional character conversations and dialogue create a new level of immersion. Additionally, many new features have been added to make the game even more approachable including the ability to confirm unit turn order with the press of a button, scout the battlefield from afar with the tactical view feature, speed up battles with fast forward, auto save during battles, adjust game difficulty to match your play style, and more. The classic version faithfully recreates the 1997 release of Final Fantasy Tactics alongside the acclaimed War of the Lions translation—perfect for fans who wish to relive the original experience.

The strategic role-playing game, “Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles,” will be available for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo’s next-gen console (Switch 2), current generation consoles like PlayStation 4 and Switch, as well as on PC through Steam starting September 30.

Watch the trailer below.

Gameplay Trailer

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2025-08-20 17:31