Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Launches on Nintendo Switch with Enhanced Features

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Launches on Nintendo Switch with Enhanced Features Square Enix’s iconic tactical RPG, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, has made its long-awaited return, officially launching today on both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 consoles.

The series’ reintroduction to modern gamers comes with an impressive array of improvements designed to appeal to both devoted fans and newcomers to the franchise. Originally released in 1997, Final Fantasy Tactics quickly gained a reputation as one of the most influential titles in the tactical RPG genre.

The game’s strategic depth, rich narrative, and innovative job system set new standards at the time.

Now, The Ivalice Chronicles brings that legacy to Nintendo Switch platforms, combining refined gameplay, enhanced graphics, fully voiced dialogue, and new accessibility features. A New Era for Ivalice on the Nintendo Switch Set against the backdrop of the war-torn kingdom of Ivalice, The Ivalice Chronicles follows the political intrigue of dueling regents—Duke Goltanna and Duke Larg—whose opposing factions are locked in a power struggle known as the War of the Lions.

Players are swept into this epic narrative through the perspectives of Ramza Beoulve, a young noble from a prominent military family, and his close friend Delita.

Together, they must navigate loyalty, betrayal, and shifting allegiances in a kingdom on the brink. Gameplay Refinements and Classic Strategy The Nintendo Switch version introduces a range of upgrades that breathe new life into the tactical RPG experience.

3D battlefields allow players to leverage terrain and positioning for strategic advantage, while a meticulously balanced turn order system adds further depth to combat.

Notably, the game features over 20 distinct jobs—including iconic roles such as white mage, black mage, and dragoon—with hundreds of abilities to unlock and combine.

Players can experiment and customize their party’s strengths, even bringing classic creatures like chocobos into battle. As players engage in exhilarating encounters, party members grow stronger, gain access to advanced jobs, and inherit learned abilities, enabling a high degree of strategic experimentation.

For those new to the series, a dedicated “Squire” difficulty mode makes the game more approachable, lowering the barrier to entry while retaining the core tactical challenge beloved by longtime fans. Enhanced and Classic Modes Unite Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles offers both an enhanced version—featuring updated visuals and newly recorded dialogue—and a classic mode that merges the original 1997 aesthetic with the acclaimed War of the Lions translation.

This dual approach ensures both purists and newcomers have a way to experience Ivalice as they prefer. Celebrating the Release To coincide with today’s launch, Square Enix has unveiled a new trailer showcasing the improved graphics, expanded job system, and the sweeping narrative that awaits players.

According to Square Enix, this version of Final Fantasy Tactics was developed to be the definitive way to experience one of the most storied entries in the RPG genre on Nintendo Switch hardware. Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is available now on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 via the Nintendo eShop.

As Square Enix continues to celebrate its RPG legacy, The Ivalice Chronicles stands out as a premier example of how timeless games can shine on new hardware for another generation of gamers.

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