Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch with 2025 Release Date

Square Enix has officially unveiled Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles for both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, offering tactical RPG fans a modern iteration of one of the Final Fantasy franchise’s most acclaimed entries.

Scheduled for global release on September 30, 2025, this marks the series’ first arrival on a Nintendo platform and ushers in a highly anticipated era for strategy game enthusiasts. Originally debuting in 1997 for the PlayStation, Final Fantasy Tactics has maintained a celebrated status among RPG fans for over two decades.

The game’s reputation stems from its intricate, character-driven narrative set in the war-torn realm of Ivalice, its deep combat system emphasizing strategic positioning, and a robust job system allowing for extensive customization.

Players can create personalized strategies by mixing and matching job classes and abilities, resulting in limitless tactical possibilities. The new release, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, brings a fully enhanced version of the beloved game to Nintendo’s latest consoles.

Square Enix has confirmed that the title features numerous quality-of-life updates and improvements aimed at both veterans and newcomers.

According to the studio, players can expect improved visuals, enhanced sound, streamlined UI elements, and modernized controls while retaining the challenging gameplay and compelling story that made the original famous. Additionally, Square Enix has revealed a special Collector’s Box for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, now available for pre-order.

This limited edition includes a Special Art Box, a Ramza Beoulve figure (Academy Version), a Zodiac Stones Acrylic Art Set, a Chocobo Mini Plush set, a pop-up art piece titled “Outlying Church,” and an art sheet set.

The Collector’s Box will ship alongside the retail release, while the game will also be available digitally through the Nintendo eShop. The announcement was accompanied by the debut trailer, offering the first glimpse of updated visuals and gameplay, building anticipation within the Final Fantasy community.

Square Enix’s commitment to revitalizing its classic catalog for new hardware, such as Nintendo Switch 2, is indicative of the publisher’s ongoing dedication to its legacy titles. Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is poised to entice both long-time fans and a new generation of Nintendo players when it arrives in late 2025.

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